state law

American

[stayt law] / ˈsteɪt ˈlɔ /

noun

in the United States or any country comprising quasi-autonomous states, a law or body of laws passed by the legislature of a state.

Evidence that would be admissible in court under the federal constitution might be inadmissible under state law.

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state law

These would make state law consistent with the Supreme Court’s ruling on race discrimination.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2026

The Alaska Supreme Court decided the state law ballot access question back in June, allowing the second Sullivan to appear on the ballot.

From Slate ● Oct. 23, 2026

Where U.S. law does not apply, Texas state law governs, the agreement states.

From Salon ● Oct. 23, 2026

Major investments in battery energy storage, as well as a new state law legalizing plug-in solar, should also help move the needle.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026

A local physician attended, too, because state law required a licensed New Jersey doctor to be present.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow

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