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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state law

A Finance Department spokesman said the list was released as per state law and will be used to identify owners subject to the tax.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026

She instead pointed to the state law that requires the secretary of state to “promptly” refer complaints to the attorney general if “there is reasonable cause to suspect that criminal conduct occurred.”

From Salon ● Jul. 18, 2026

In an opinion handed down Wednesday, the justice once again refused to import SCOTUS’s “results-driven approach to due process” into state law.

From Slate ● Jul. 17, 2026

Under state law, Platner had to drop out by 13 July for a replacement name to be put on the ballot.

From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026

To his delight, the suit was accepted as a constitutional challenge to state law and assigned to a three-judge federal panel.

From "Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice" by Phillip Hoose