state law

[ steyt law ]

noun

1. in the United States or any country comprising quasi-autonomous states, a law or body of laws passed by the legislature of a state: Compare federal law ( def ), provincial law ( def ).

   Evidence that would be admissible in court under the federal constitution might be inadmissible under state law.

Example Sentences

Most American law is state law, and the most important state political figure in every state is the governor.

From The Daily Beast

When it comes to protecting birds of prey, Illinois state law can be an ass.

From The Daily Beast

Louisiana state law—contrary to what UNO official policy claims—affirms this fact.

From The Daily Beast

But there are critical contradictions between Louisiana state law and UNO policy.

From The Daily Beast

Under state law, charter schools must have at least 65 students enrolled, but Douglass Academy was well below that.

From The Daily Beast

Don't call to mind no state law ag'in' Congregationalists marryin' Baptists.

From Project Gutenberg

The plan to be discussed is based upon the Indiana State law.

From Project Gutenberg

So, as Webster declared, no State law or judicial decision of a State could interfere.

From Project Gutenberg

Processes were to run in the name of the provisional government and according to the forms provided by state law.

From Project Gutenberg

A state law should prohibit prison contract labor in the state of X——.

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