"adjective law" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: adjective laws [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} adjective law (plural adjective laws)
  1. (law) The portion of a law that explains rules of procedure governing evidence and practice. Translations (area of law): Verfahrensrecht [neuter] (German), formelles Recht [neuter] (German)

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