fundamental law
noun
: the organic or basic law of a political unit as distinguished from legislative acts
specifically
: constitution
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With our current hyperpolarized society, changes are not likely to be enacted, especially because the amendment process is arduous and is intentionally difficult, requiring a broad consensus that reflects the gravity of changing our fundamental law.
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Lynn Schmidt, Twin Cities, 19 Sep. 2025
The large hadron collider’s hefty computing requirements The LHC, a massive underground facility straddling the border of France and Switzerland, has been smashing particles together since 2008, revealing critical insights into the fundamental laws of physics.
—IEEE Spectrum, 10 Aug. 2025
To avoid violating this fundamental law, the state has a duty to provide bare minimum necessities.
—Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 9 July 2025
Today’s party supports and defends the daily whiplash away from American political norms, including centuries of traditions and respect for fundamental law.
—Doug McIntyre, Oc Register, 22 June 2025
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Lynn Schmidt, Twin Cities, 19 Sep. 2025
The large hadron collider’s hefty computing requirements The LHC, a massive underground facility straddling the border of France and Switzerland, has been smashing particles together since 2008, revealing critical insights into the fundamental laws of physics.
—IEEE Spectrum, 10 Aug. 2025
To avoid violating this fundamental law, the state has a duty to provide bare minimum necessities.
—Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 9 July 2025
Today’s party supports and defends the daily whiplash away from American political norms, including centuries of traditions and respect for fundamental law.
—Doug McIntyre, Oc Register, 22 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for fundamental law
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“Fundamental law.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fundamental%20law. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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