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- DictionaryPub·lic law/ˌpəblik ˈlô/
noun
- 1. the law of relationships between individuals and the government: "a body governed by public law"
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Aug 20, 2016 · August 20, 2016. by Farhana. 7 min read. Public authorities, namely the local authorities or government departments exercise certain powers to serve the public as authorized by the state. The body of the law that governs such exercise of powers by public authorities is known as the Public law.
Public law is that area of constitutional, administrative, criminal, and International Law that focuses on the organization of the government, the relations between the state and its citizens, the responsibilities of government officials, and the relations between sister states.
public law. Definitions of "public law" A law passed by a legislature that impacts the entire population within its jurisdiction, or a specific subdivision within that jurisdiction. A branch of law concerning individuals' interactions with the state and outlining how the government should function.
noun [ U ] LAW, GOVERNMENT uk us. Add to word list Add to word list. the area of law that deals with the relationship between the government and other organizations or between the government and the public: a public law case/duty/issue She specializes in public law cases including claims against the police and government departments.
PUBLIC LAW meaning: the area of law that deals with the relationship between the government and other organizations or…. Learn more.
noun. Also called public act, a law or statute of a general character that applies to the people of a whole state or nation. a branch of law dealing with the legal relationships between the state and individuals and with the relations among governmental agencies. Compare private law.
What exactly is public law? Public law affects several parts of our day to day lives; this includes, for example, immigration, health, the environment and education. In its most basic terms, the role of public law is to regulate the relationship between the state and individuals.
