fundamental law

/ˌˈfʌndəˌˈmɛntl lɔ/
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Other forms: fundamental laws

Definitions of fundamental law
  1. noun
    law determining the fundamental political principles of a government
    synonyms: constitution, organic law
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    examples:
    Constitution of the United States
    the constitution written at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia in 1787 and subsequently ratified by the original thirteen states
    type of:
    law
    legal document setting forth rules governing a particular kind of activity
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