adjective law

noun

ad·​jec·​tive law
ˈa-jik-tiv-
: the portion of the law that deals with the rules of procedure governing evidence, pleading, and practice compare substantive law

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“Adjective law.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/adjective%20law. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.

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