Legal Dictionary
Lex specialis derogat legi generali
Definition
The principle that a specific rule overrides a general rule when regulating the same matter.
Category
Principles
Example Sentence
- Example: In discussions of principles, the term “Lex specialis derogat legi generali” is often used.
Synonyms
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Reference Source
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General reference: legal principles
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