Counterlaw

/ˈkaʊntərˌlɔ/ noun

Definition

A law or legal principle that opposes, contradicts, or neutralizes another law or principle.

Etymology

From counter- + law, from Old English lagu (from Old Norse lög, meaning something laid down). The compound suggests laws in opposition.

Kelly Says

Counterlaws show up in constitutional systems—like how one court ruling can contradict a previous ruling and then a higher court has to decide which law actually matters!

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