Supranational Law
/ˌsuːprəˈnæʃənəl lɔː/
Definitions
- (n.) A body of law created by agreements between multiple nations that transcends national laws and can be directly applied within member states.
The European Union's legal system is an example of supranational law in action.
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Supranational law uniquely binds member states beyond traditional international agreements, often requiring harmonization of national laws.
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