law of the land (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 14
def a phrase used in the Magna Carta to refer to the then established law of the kingdom (as distinct from Roman or civil law)
def today it refers to fundamental principles of justice commensurate with due process
examples the United States Constitution declares itself to be `the supreme law of the land'
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Hypernym law, jurisprudence
Domain of synset - TOPIC law, jurisprudence
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Member of this domain - TOPIC law, jurisprudence
Hyponym law, jurisprudence

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