Ignorantia legis
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From 13 U.S. 104 - Arnold v. The United States · 1815Most cited · 117 citing opinions
In relation to positive law, that principle implies the necessity of its being made known, before it can impose any obligation. Positive law is a manifestation of the legislative will; and although there may be a legislative will, it does not become a law, where it is not manifested.