Definition of Adjective Law

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Definitions from Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd Edition and Ballentine's Law Dictionary as are available for each term in each dictionary.
  • Adjective law
    Ballentine's Law Dictionary

    Law regulating procedure.

  • Adjective Law
    Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd Edition

    The aggregate of rules of procedure or practice. As opposed to that body of law which the courts are established to administer, (called "substantive law,") it means the rules according to which the substantive law is administered. That part of the law which provides a method for ehforcing or maintaining rights or obtaining redress for their invasion.