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higher law
In describing a legal system, refers to the superiority of one set of laws over another. For example, the Constitution is a higher law than any federal or state law. In natural rights philosophy, it means that natural law and divine law are superior to laws made by human beings.
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Dictionary of National St&ards for Civics & Government INDEX:
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1 A: Page 1 of 1.
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