primary laws
[ˈpraɪmeri lɔːz]
nounpl: primary laws
leis primárias
1. Fundamental or foundational laws that form the basis of a legal system, typically including constitutional laws and other supreme legislation
The primary laws of the United States are established in the Constitution.
As leis primárias dos Estados Unidos estão estabelecidas na Constituição.
2. In education, laws or regulations governing basic, elementary-level instruction and standards
Primary laws for education mandate that all children receive compulsory schooling.
As leis primárias para educação determinam que todas as crianças recebam instrução obrigatória.
3. In physics or science, fundamental laws that are considered basic and irreducible
Newton's laws are considered primary laws of motion in classical mechanics.
As leis de Newton são consideradas leis primárias do movimento na mecânica clássica.
In Brazil, understanding primary laws is essential for legal and civic education. The term is frequently discussed in the context of the Brazilian Constitution (Constituição Federal) and its role as the primary law governing the nation. In the USA, this concept is central to the Constitution and the American legal system's hierarchical structure.
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