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natural law

nat·u·ral law (plural nat·u·ral laws)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. law of morality: a law of morality believed to be derived from human beings' inherent sense of right and wrong, rather than from revelation or the legislation produced by society

2. law of nature: a law that governs the behavior of natural phenomena

3. belief in universal justice system: the belief that general laws of nature can be applied as a system of justice for all societies, regardless of their individual culture or customs

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