positive law

Definition of "positive law"
  1. A category of law that is officially enacted through legislative, executive, or judicial action
How to use "positive law" in a sentence
  1. The tax legislation, being positive law, was passed by the senate.
  2. The new traffic regulation is an example of positive law.
  3. Positive law has become an integral part of the legal system.
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