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The Desuetude Doctrine: When a Law Dies from Disuse

Understanding the Desuetude Doctrine and Obsolete Laws Meta Description: Explore the Desuetude doctrine, a legal principle where statutes become unenforceable due to long-term disuse. Learn its history, its rare application in common law jurisdictions like the U.S., and the fundamental conflict it poses with the separation of powers. Every legal system, regardless of its age […]

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