Higher Law (Noun)
Meaning
A principle that takes precedent over the laws of society.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The civil rights activist believed in a higher law that compelled her to disobey unjust segregation laws.
- The whistleblower cited a higher law of morality and ethics when explaining why he exposed the company's corrupt practices.
- The judge's decision was guided by a higher law that prioritized justice and compassion over strict adherence to the letter of the law.
- The protesters argued that their actions were justified by a higher law that protected the rights of the marginalized and oppressed.
- The lawyer argued that the government's actions were unconstitutional and therefore in violation of a higher law that superseded human-made laws.