Universal Law
/ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsəl lɔː/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal principle or rule regarded as universally applicable across all jurisdictions or cases.
The doctrine was upheld as a universal law binding all contract disputes.
- (n.) In international law, a rule accepted as obligatory for all states, such as customary international law norms.
The prohibition of genocide is considered a universal law in international jurisprudence.
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- universal laws
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Commentary
Universal law often reflects foundational or overriding norms and differs from domestic statutes by its broad applicability; drafters should clarify whether referencing customary, statutory, or moral foundations.
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