WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025
high′er law′, 
  1. Theology, Lawan ethical or religious principle considered as taking precedence over the laws of society, and to which one may appeal in order to justify disobedience to a constitution or enacted law with which it conflicts.
  • 1835–45, American.


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