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Simple English definitions for legal terms
A quick definition of lex naturale:
Natural law is a set of rules that people believe come from nature or a higher power, rather than from governments or courts. It includes ideas about what is right and wrong, and how people should treat each other. Some people think that natural law is based on science, while others think it comes from philosophy or religion. People who believe in natural law often use it to criticize unfairness or inequality in society.
A more thorough explanation:
Natural law is a set of moral and legal principles that come from nature or divine justice, rather than from laws made by people. It is based on the idea that there are certain things that are right and wrong, regardless of what any government or society says. For example, many people believe that it is wrong to kill or steal, even if there is no law against it. Natural law is sometimes called "philosophical
jurisprudence" because it is a way of thinking about what is fair and just. It can be used to criticize existing laws and to create new ones that are more in line with what people believe is right.
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