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ABSENCE

Categories: Constitutional

Definition (1910 Edition)

one, wheit. the later statute contains provisidns which are inconsistent with the further cons tinuance of the earlier law; or a statute ia im-, pliedly abrogated. when the reason of it, or ‘the’ object for which it was passed, no longer’ exists.’
Source: Black's Law Dictionary, 2nd Edition (1910) — Public Domain. UK commentary and modern updates are original additions. This entry is for educational reference only and does not constitute legal advice.