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Natural Law Theory

Noun: The philosophical belief that certain fundamental rights and moral principles are inherent in nature and can be discovered through reason and observation.

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According to natural law theory, human beings possess inherent rights that are not dependent on any man-made laws.

Noun: In legal terminology, a theory that suggests that laws should be based on universal moral principles that are inherent in human nature.

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Proponents of natural law theory argue that legal systems should be founded on objective moral principles that are universally valid.

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For more information about natural law theory, you can explore relevant books on Amazon:

• Natural Law Theory
• Natural Law Theory in Philosophy
• Natural Law Theory in Law