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
The oldest piece of statute law yet to be repealed in the UK, dating back to 1267, was passed in Marlborough, Wiltshire.
From BBC ● Feb. 13, 2015
An act of 1812-1813 excepts from these enactments “persons denying as therein mentioned respecting the Holy Trinity,” but otherwise the common and the statute law on the subject remain as stated.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 1 "Bisharin" to "Bohea" by Various
