state law

noun

A legislation enacted by a state government, particularly in federal systems such as the United States.

Meanings

nounstate law (plural state laws)

plural state laws

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APA

state law. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/state%20law

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Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “state law,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/state%20law.

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