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natural law

1. in science and natural philosophy, a fundamental truth about the observed regularities of the natural world, such as the law of gravity. See law. See also causal law.

2. in ethics and political philosophy, an ethical principle reflecting a presumed natural or divine truth that is not derived from human reason or experience and that is universal in its application. A natural law is thus seen to provide a norm that should be reflected in human ethical and legal systems.

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