archaic laws

/ˈɑːkeɪɪk lɔːz/

outdated legal rules

Many countries still enforce archaic laws that no longer fit modern society.

This refers to old laws that are no longer practical or relevant.

Law

formal

Legal rules or statutes that are outdated and no longer relevant or practical in modern society

The court ruled that the archaic laws on marriage equality were unconstitutional.

This means the old laws were found to be in violation of the constitution.

Some archaic laws still on the books have never been enforced.

These are old laws that exist but are not actively used.

These laws often reflect historical values or social norms that have since changed.

Collocations

abolish archaic lawsto officially end or remove outdated lawsenforce archaic lawsto apply old laws that are no longer relevant

rules that are no longer practical

the process of updating laws to fit modern needs

Use this phrase when discussing the need for legal updates or when criticizing old laws that are still in effect.

Ensure the laws being referred to are truly outdated and no longer relevant before using this phrase.

From 'archaic' (from Greek 'arkhaikos', meaning 'ancient') and 'laws' (from Old English 'lagu', meaning 'regulation').

The phrase is often used in legal or political discussions to highlight the need for legal reform.

archaic

very old and no longer in use

adjective

laws

legal rules or statutes

noun

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