Universal law

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Universal law may refer to:

  • In science, a physical law, scientific law, or a law of nature is a scientific generalization based on empirical observations of physical behavior. Such are the "laws" operant principles which appear applicable to the whole universe and are thus considered as the fundamental basis of nature and reality.
  • Universal Law - In law and ethics, Universal Law or Universal Principle refers to concept of legal legitimacy whereby those principles and rules for governing human conduct which are most universal in their acceptablity, their applicability, translation, and philosophical basis, are therefore considered to be most legitimate.

The most notable being the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), which is routinely cited by various jurisdictions worldwide. (See also natural law).