Transitional Law
/ˈtrænzɪʃənl lɔː/
Definitions
- (n.) Law governing the period of change from one legal regime to another, addressing temporary rules and measures.
Transitional law ensured continuity of rights during the country’s shift to a new constitution.
Forms
- transitional law
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Commentary
Transitional law is often specialized to bridge conflicting legal systems or regimes temporarily; drafters should clearly define its temporal scope to avoid ambiguity.
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