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positive law

Summary

positive law has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[1]

Key Facts

  • positive law is a type of law[2].
  • positive law is part of jurisprudence[3].
  • positive law is part of philosophy of law[4].
  • positive law is the opposite of natural law[5].
  • positive law's described by source is recorded as Siyasî Düşünce Sözlüğü[6].
  • positive law's described by source is recorded as Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 3[7].
  • positive law's described by source is recorded as Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[8].

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Definition and Type

positive law is a type of law[2]. It is the opposite of natural law[5].

Use and Application

Part of include jurisprudence[3], an academic discipline[9] and philosophy of law[4], a branch of philosophy[10].

Why It Matters

positive law has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[1]

Related Entities

jurisprudence law philosophy of law

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  2. [10] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. 14d ago · Putnik · 2026-06-25 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Subclass of → law
    Aliases → —
    Described by source → Siyasî Düşünce Sözlüğü, Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 3, Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)
    Part of → jurisprudence, philosophy of law
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