LEGAL WORD

Leges posteriores priores contrarias abrogant

Latin maxim · Interpretation

Leges posteriores priores contrarias abrogant

  • Type: Latin maxim
  • Area of law: Interpretation

1 What it means

Later laws repeal earlier contrary laws. Where two laws of equal rank conflict, the later one usually prevails.

2 Use it in a sentence

The newer Act was given effect over the older one under this maxim.

3 Make it stick

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