operation of law

noun

An application of a legal rule that automatically brings about a legal consequence.

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Meanings

nounoperation of law (uncountable)
  1. uncountablelawAn application of a legal rule that automatically brings about a legal consequence.
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operation of law. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/operation%20of%20law

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