natural law
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natural law
noun natural laws
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The set of universal legal or moral principles said to be discernible from nature by reason alone; one of these principles.
Thus, for example, it is a natural law, that he who has been the author of any damage ought to repair it.
Similar: law of nature
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A theory describing or positing such principles.
One of the reasons why it is sometimes felt that natural law is a predominantly rationalistic philosophy is because it has been associated with the concepts of the state of nature and of the original contract.
Similar: law of nature
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A law relating to natural phenomena.
It may seem an obvious objection that many of the Natural Laws have no connection whatever with the Spiritual World, and as a matter of fact are not continued through it. Gravitation for instance—what direct application has that in the Spiritual World?
Similar: law of nature, physical law, law
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noun universal legal or moral principles
| Español | derecho natural |
|---|---|
| 한국어 | 자연법 jayeonbeop |
| 日本語 | 自然法 shizenhō |
| 中文 | 自然法 zìránfǎ |
| Français | droit naturel |
| Deutsch | Naturgesetz |
| Italiano | giusnaturalismo |
| Română | drept natural |
| Русский | есте́ственное пра́во jestéstvennoje právo |
| Tiếng Việt | luật của tự nhiên |
noun law of nature
| Français | loi de la nature |
|---|---|
| Deutsch | Naturgesetz |
| Română | lege a naturii |
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