sound law
noun
Origin of sound law
1First recorded in 1870–75
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How to use sound law in a sentence
It is said that his decisions were always sound law, but that he would never assign reasons for them.
Discourse of the Life and Character of the Hon. Littleton Waller Tazewell | Hugh Blair GrigsbyThe very first sound law of life is to look to the belly; for it is what goes into a man that ruins him.
The Life and Letters of Walter H. Page, Volume II | Burton J. HendrickWhether this was sound law or not I cannot say, but it gave me the opportunity to let Sergeant Kingston off easily.
The Chronicles of a Gay Gordon | Jos Maria GordonIt was a lucid exposition of political policy, sound law, equal justice and public duty.
Sages and Heroes of the American Revolution | L. Carroll JudsonIt is surprising how much sound law the author manages to insinuate in the guise of interesting incidents and pleasing anecdotes.
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