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positive law

noun

Definition of positive law

: law established or recognized by governmental authority — compare natural law

First Known Use of positive law

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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positive law

noun
pos·​i·​tive law

Legal Definition of positive law

: law established or recognized by governmental authority — compare natural law

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