state law

American  

[steyt law] / ˈsteɪt ˈlɔ /

noun

1. 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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Example Sentences

Beavens says he took the case because he hoped to use it to obtain judicial clarification of a state law enacted in 2019, which authorized courts to issue orders regarding the ownership and care of pets in divorce cases.

From Los Angeles Times

This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss why politicians keep failing to solve the escalating crisis of American air travel as massive lines and ICE agents disrupt airport operations, what could happen to the 2026 elections when the Supreme Court decides the fate of a state law on mail-in ballot deadlines, and how two jury verdicts provide new legal hooks to hold social media companies liable for harms to children.

From Slate

Hiding behind the state law that seemingly legalized Villarreal’s arrest “does not and cannot insulate the officials from liability,” Sotomayor argued.

From Slate

Under state law, this could reach up to $30m.

From BBC

Duggar also “admitted his actions to the girl’s father and to Tontitown detectives” in Arkansas, Duggar’s home state, law officials said.

From Los Angeles Times