law of the land
- n a phrase used in the Magna Carta to refer to the then established law of the kingdom (as distinct from Roman or civil law); today it refers to fundamental principles of justice commensurate with due process
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- Justice of the double edged sword
The Supreme Court is in the news these days, handing down decisions left and right if you’ll excuse the expression. And both main stream and social media are breathless with their exclamations. One day the justices are “gutting” the Voting Rights Act and the howls of indignation go up. The next it would seem The Nine have made gay marriage the law of the land. Break out the the glitter and ...
July 4, 2013 - Devils Lake Journal - Book studies 'Marijuana's Frontier'
The author believes marijuana legalization will eventually be the law of the land.
July 4, 2013 - Politico - Australian Deputy Prime Minister Promises Marriage Equality Will Come to Australia
Anthony Albanese, Australia's Deputy PM,pPromises that marriage equality will become the law of the land. Gay Star News reports : Speaking at a youth radio station yesterday morning (1 July), Anthony Albanese has given a strong indication they will move to legalize same-sex marriage.
July 3, 2013 - Gayapolis