Substantive Law Definition
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The law that governs the merits of a matter or transaction, as opposed to procedural law; for instance, laws relating to manslaughter are “substantive,” while laws pertaining to speedy trial, use of confessions, etc., are procedural.
Webster's New World Law
(law) The statutory or written law that governs rights and obligations of those who are subject to it.
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