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

The Western Regional Council of Carpenters, along with some council members, have expressed concerns that faith-based organizations constructing housing would choose to use the city incentive program, which does would not mandate union-level wages, instead of using a new state law that gives nonprofit colleges and faith organizations building incentives if they pay such wages.

From Los Angeles Times

But state law requires that all able-bodied prisoners work, and prison officials can’t change that.

From Los Angeles Times

Already, a state law — pushed by then-state Sen. Kevin de León, now a council member who recently lost his reelection bid — limits local law enforcement from cooperating with federal immigration agents unless the person has been convicted of certain crimes.

From Los Angeles Times

Perhaps few places have been more obsessive followers of the rankings than Florida, where a state law encourages public universities to aim for high rankings.

From New York Times

Last year, Musk sued over another state law that requires platforms to disclose how they moderate content.

From Los Angeles Times