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higher law

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higher law
n.
A moral or religious principle that takes precedence over the constitutions or statutes of society.
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Noun1.higher law - a principle that takes precedent over the laws of society
precept, principle - rule of personal conduct


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They only can force me who obey a higher law than I.
Walden & on the Duty of Civil Disobedience by Thoreau, Henry David View in context
"None knows better than Thuvan Dihn," he said, "the laws which govern the acts of men in the domains of their neighbors; but Thuvan Dihn owes allegiance to a higher law than these--the law of gratitude.
Warlord of Mars by Burroughs, Edgar Rice View in context
Nevertheless, by a higher law, the property will, year after year, write every statute that respects property.
Essays, Second Series by Emerson, Ralph Waldo View in context
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