Definition

Noun: - The fundamental legal and political principles that establish and govern a nation or state: An "organic law" is a body of law, often codified in a single document like a constitution, that defines the structure of government, the rights of citizens, and the basic principles by which a country is organized and operates. It is the supreme law from which all other laws derive their authority.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The nation's constitution serves as its organic law, outlining the powers of the three branches of government.
  • Any statute that contradicts the principles laid out in the organic law is considered invalid.
  • The treaty was so foundational that it effectively became the organic law for the newly formed federation.

Advanced Usage

• "To act as an organic law": To function as the fundamental governing document.
  • The charter, though not called a constitution, acts as the organic law for the autonomous region.
• "In accordance with the organic law": In a way that follows the supreme foundational principles.
  • All legislative actions must be in accordance with the organic law of the land.

Variants and Related Words

• Constitutional (adj): Relating to or in accordance with a constitution or organic law.
  • They raised a constitutional question about the new policy.
• Fundamental law (n): A synonym for organic law, emphasizing its basic and essential nature.

Synonyms

• Constitution: The supreme law of a nation or state.
• Charter: A written grant or guarantee of rights, often serving as a foundational document.
• Basic law: A fundamental governing statute.

Related Phrases

• To be grounded in organic law: To have a basis or foundation in the supreme legal principles.
  • The court's authority is grounded in the organic law.
• A matter of organic law: An issue pertaining to the fundamental legal framework.
  • Defining the succession process is a matter of organic law.

Noun

1. law determining the fundamental political principles of a government