General Law

Desuetudo

0256-en RE720 Legal Methodology As of 11.07.2026


Desuetudo is the derogatory function of customary law, which can also be used to repeal a criminal law.

Deutsch

Desuetudo 0256-de

Als Desuetudo wird die derogierende Funktion des Gewohnheitsrechts bezeichnet, wodurch auch ein Strafgesetz aufgehoben werden kann.

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