Lex posterior derogate priori
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lex posterior derogate priori
1.
Where a latter law conflicts with an earlier law, it is the latter law that will prevail.
Usage: The court applied the rule of construction lex posterior derogate priori to determine the conflict in provisions between the two statutes.
Related Words: statutory interpretation; legislation; statutory instruments; by laws; noscitur a sociis; ejusdem generis; expressio unis exclusio alterius; golden rule; expressio unius.
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