non-law
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🇺🇸
/nɑn lɔ/
🇬🇧
/nɒn lɔː/
outside legal jurisdiction
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-law' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'law' meaning 'a system of rules'.
Historical Evolution
'non-law' was formed by combining the prefix 'non-' with the word 'law' to describe concepts outside legal jurisdiction.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not governed by law', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a concept or principle that is not governed by legal statutes or regulations.
The company's decision was based on non-law principles.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45