Subordinate legislation

noun

Word Frequency: 0.2

Definitions

1.nounLegislation enacted by a power derived from another legislation, such as one made by the executive branch within the boundaries fixed by an act of parliament.

Synonyms

delegated legislation subordinate legislation subsidiary legislation sublaw secondary legislation primary legislation legislation substantive law rules and regulations statutory law statutory instrument lawcode

Antonyms

primary legislation

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