provincial law

[ pruh-vin-shuhl law ]

noun

1. in a country comprising quasi-autonomous provinces, such as Canada, a law or body of laws passed by the legislature of a province: Compare federal law ( def ), state law ( def ).

   Prospective adoptive parents in British Columbia are required by provincial law to attend workshops on parenting.

Example Sentences

That full probe will only take place if it appears criminal, federal or provincial law may have been broken, officials said.

From Washington Times

That full probe will only take place if it appears criminal, federal or provincial law may have been broken, officials said.

From Seattle Times

The new provincial law amends the Canadian Constitution Act of 1867, to add a section exempting Quebec from the Oath of Allegiance to the King.

From BBC

In 2009, Mr. Lushaba was resettled when local leaders used a provincial law to remove shack settlements from the view of visitors for the World Cup.

From New York Times

The temporary emergency measures allow the deployment of federal and provincial law enforcement to assist local police with the Ottawa protest, which the government has deemed illegal.

From BBC