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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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Quick Reference. The part of the law that deals with the constitution and functions of the organs of central and local government, the relationship between individuals and the state, and relationships between individuals that are of direct concern to the state. It includes constitutional law, administrative law, tax law, and criminal law.
What is public law? Public bodies, such as central and local government, have to obey the law. The type of law governing the conduct of public bodies is known as ‘public law’. Public law should ensure that public bodies act lawfully, rationally, fairly, and compatibly with the human rights of those affected by their actions.
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 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 | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary. Meaning of public law in English. public law. noun [ U ] LAW, GOVERNMENT uk us. 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:
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. public international law. public law. noun.
