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higher law

/ˈhaɪər lɔː/

翻译: 被认为高于人为法律的原则,尤指道德或宗教原则;常用于为公民抗命辩护,或主张某些权利不可剥夺、不能被立法废除。

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/ˈhaɪər lɔː/C1formallegal
  • zh被认为高于人为法律的原则,尤指道德或宗教原则;常用于为公民抗命辩护,或主张某些权利不可剥夺、不能被立法废除。

A moral or religious principle that is considered superior to human-made laws, often invoked to justify civil disobedience or to argue that certain rights are inherent and cannot be overridden by legislation.

  1. Moral or divine principleC1formal

    A set of moral or religious principles that are considered superior to human-made laws.

    zh更高法则

    • The activist argued that the higher law of justice required him to disobey the unjust statute.
    • Many philosophers believe that a higher law governs the conscience of humanity.
    • In his speech, he appealed to a higher law to justify his actions.
  2. Constitutional principleC2formal

    In legal theory, a principle that certain fundamental rights or natural laws take precedence over ordinary legislation.

    zh高级法

    • The court invoked the concept of a higher law to strike down the discriminatory ordinance.
    • The doctrine of higher law is often used to protect basic human rights.
    • Some legal systems recognize a higher law that limits the power of the government.