general law
- A statute that applies to everyone within a certain region and to all individuals who fall under the same category, without any limits on duration or location
- The ban on plastic bags is a general law that benefits the environment by reducing waste.
- Because the tax change is a general law, it affects all residents of the state equally.
- The voting age requirement is a general law that applies to all individuals who reach the age of 18.
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