Definitions
A binding rule or body of rules prescribed by the government of a sovereign state that holds force throughout the regions and territories within the government's dominion. (Source: GEMET/RHW). In the context of international law a State party to an international treaty must ensure that its own domestic law and practice are consistent with what is required by the treaty. (Source: drafted)
Hierarchy
Broader: Concepts
Narrower: law reform
Alternative labels:
basic legal obligation
domestic law
legal framework
legislation
national legislation
regulatory framework
subnational legislation
regulation
Concept URI: http://www.informea.org/terms/national-legislation
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- 1 document tagged with national law
- 13 national laws tagged with national law
- 15 case laws tagged with national law
- 5 case studies tagged with national law
- 10 learning materials tagged with national law
- 1 course tagged with national law
- 5 resources tagged with national law
- 5 support requests tagged with national law