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单词 metalaw
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Definition of metalaw in English:

metalaw

noun ˈmɛtəlɔː
  • A hypothetical legal code based on the principles underlying existing legal codes and designed to be applicable in a context or place (originally, space or outer space) not currently subject to legal regulation. Also, more generally: any law that operates beyond and outside known laws; a second or higher order of law.

Origin

1950s. From meta- + law. Compare earlier metalegal.

 
 

Definition of metalaw in US English:

metalaw

nounˈmɛtəlɔː
  • A hypothetical legal code based on the principles underlying existing legal codes and designed to be applicable in a context or place (originally, space or outer space) not currently subject to legal regulation. Also, more generally: any law that operates beyond and outside known laws; a second or higher order of law.

Origin

1950s. From meta- + law. Compare earlier metalegal.

 
 
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