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Absolute law

Defined in 2 dictionaries — Black's (1910), Black's (1891)

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

The true and proper law of nature, immutable in the abstract or in principle, in theory, but not in application; for very often the object, the reason, situation, and other circumstances, may vary its exercise and obligation. 1 Steph. Comm. 21 et seq.

Defined under Law in Black's Law Dictionary.

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

Thetrueand proper law of nature, immutable in the abstract or in principle, in theory, but not in application; for yery often the object, the reason, situation, and other circumstances, may vary ita exercise and obligation. 1 Steph. Comm, 21 et seq.