Natural law

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    The set of universal legal or moral principles said to be discernible from nature by reason alone; one of these principles. countable, uncountable

    "Thus, for example, it is a natural law, that he who has been the author of any damage ought to repair it."

  2. 2
    a rule or body of rules of conduct inherent in human nature and essential to or binding upon human society wordnet
  3. 3
    A theory describing or positing such principles. countable, uncountable

    "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."

  4. 4
    A law relating to natural phenomena. countable, uncountable

    "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?"

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