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NeCede's

Maxim 1.1.14

The Law respects the bonds of nature.

Source: Wing. Max. p. 268, max. 78; Finch, Law, b. 1, c. 3, no. 29; Weisman, 74b Difficulty 2/5 — Approachable

Explanation

(English-origin maxim.) The law recognizes and protects the natural bonds of family — parent and child, husband and wife — as prior to and superior to any civil enactment.

Where this applies

  • A court order severs the parent-child relationship without clear justification.
  • A statute attempts to redefine the natural family bond between husband and wife.

Legal domains

interpretationprocedural

Cite this maxim

NeCede Max. 1.1.14 — The Law respects the bonds of nature. — Wing. Max. p. 268, max. 78; Finch, Law, b. 1, c. 3, no. 29; Weisman, 74b

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