Vocab Bloom Hub

natural law

/ˈnætʃərəl lɔː/

Traduction: Concept philosophique et juridique désignant un ensemble de principes moraux inhérents à la nature humaine, connaissables par la raison, indépendamment des lois établies par les sociétés.

1 entrée

phrase

/ˈnætʃərəl lɔː/C1formallegal
  • frConcept philosophique et juridique désignant un ensemble de principes moraux inhérents à la nature humaine, connaissables par la raison, indépendamment des lois établies par les sociétés.

A philosophical and legal concept referring to a system of moral principles that are inherent in human nature and discoverable through reason, independent of man-made laws.

  1. Philosophical conceptC1formal

    A system of moral principles believed to be inherent in human nature and discoverable by reason, independent of human-made laws.

    frLoi naturelle

    • Philosophers argue that natural law provides a foundation for human rights.
    • According to natural law theory, some actions are inherently right or wrong.
    • The concept of natural law influenced the development of modern legal systems.
  2. Scientific principleB2formal

    A fundamental principle or rule that describes a consistent pattern in nature, often expressed mathematically.

    frloi naturelle

    • Newton's law of universal gravitation is a classic example of a natural law.
    • The laws of thermodynamics are fundamental natural laws in physics.
    • Natural laws describe how the physical universe behaves.