"state law" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: state laws [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} state law (plural state laws)
  1. (US, law) A legislation enacted by a state government, particularly in federal systems such as the United States. Tags: US Coordinate_terms: federal law
    Sense id: en-state_law-en-noun-PeAU-RAY Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Law, US politics Topics: law

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