"substantive law" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} substantive law (uncountable)
  1. (law) The statutory or written law that governs rights and obligations of those who are subject to it. Wikipedia link: substantive law Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Law Translations (area of law): 實體法 (Chinese Mandarin), 实体法 (shítǐfǎ) (Chinese Mandarin), hmotné právo [neuter] (Czech), aineellinen oikeus (Finnish)
    Sense id: en-substantive_law-en-noun-CI7iwVAY Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: law

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