statute law

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Delegates were confused about how to repeal comparative advantage, wondering whether it was a statute, law of nature or international agreement.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2018

They argue that provisions in the Constitution and in statute law should be interpreted and applied in the light of ongoing changes in conditions and values—especially in cases involving civil rights and social welfare issues.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2016

In 1297, the charter was counted as part of England’s statute law, and it’s now seen as the basis for the American Constitution and Bill of Rights.

From Time • Jun. 15, 2015

From that point, if a king wanted to change Magna Carta, he would change statute law, requiring the consent of Parliament, rather than reissuing the document.

From BBC • Sep. 11, 2014

But no; this unjust statute law has consigned me to the reign of despotism.

From Marital Power Exemplified in Mrs. Packard's Trial, and Self-Defence from the Charge of Insanity by Packard, Elizabeth Parsons Ware