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law, natural — Natural law theories in ethics are theories that the moral standards that govern human behaviour are derived from the nature of rational creatures. These theories take their origin from Thomas Aquinas, who defines natural law as the rational… … Christian Philosophy
law, natural — This term refers to that part of the moral law that can be known through human reason and so is said to be inscribed on the human heart … Glossary of theological terms
natural law — n: a body of law or a specific principle of law that is held to be derived from nature and binding upon human society in the absence of or in addition to positive law ◇ While natural law, based on a notion of timeless order, does not receive as… … Law dictionary
natural — nat·u·ral adj 1: based on an inherent sense of right and wrong natural justice see also natural law, natural right 2 a: existing as part of or determined by nature … Law dictionary
law — / lȯ/ n [Old English lagu, of Scandinavian origin] 1: a rule of conduct or action prescribed or formally recognized as binding or enforced by a controlling authority: as a: a command or provision enacted by a legislature see also statute 1 b:… … Law dictionary
law, natural — Закон естественный … Вестминстерский словарь теологических терминов
natural person — n: a human being as distinguished from a person (as a corporation) created by operation of law compare juridical person, legal person Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996 … Law dictionary
natural right — n: a right considered to be conferred by natural law James Madison...distinguished natural rights, such as life and liberty, from rights that are part of the compact between citizen and government L. H. Tribe Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law.… … Law dictionary
natural object — n: a person likely to be the recipient of some thing or action; esp: a person who is close to or related to a person dying whether testate or intestate, who would reasonably be expected to receive a share of the estate, and who may be so… … Law dictionary
natural child — n. A child that is related to his or her parents by blood, not adoption. The Essential Law Dictionary. Sphinx Publishing, An imprint of Sourcebooks, Inc. Amy Hackney Blackwell. 2008. natural child n. A biologi … Law dictionary
