Provisional Law
/prəˈvɪʒənəl lɔː/
Definitions
- (n.) A temporary law enacted to address urgent or provisional matters pending a more permanent statute.
The government issued a provisional law to regulate emergency healthcare services during the crisis.
Forms
- provisional law
- provisional laws
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Commentary
Provisional laws often have limited duration and scope, requiring clear expiration or ratification clauses to avoid legal uncertainty.
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