organic law

noun

A law or system of laws which forms the foundation of a government, corporation or other organization's body of rules. A constitution is a particular form of organic law for a sovereign state.

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fundamental lawconstitution

Meanings

nounorganic law (plural organic laws)

plural organic laws

  1. lawA law or system of laws which forms the foundation of a government, corporation or other organization's body of rules. A constitution is a particular form of organic law for a sovereign state.

Synonyms & antonyms

nounlaw determining the fundamental political principles of a government

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fundamental lawconstitution
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“organic law.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/organic%20law. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

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