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Term: lex posterior derogat priori
Definition: This means that if there are two laws, and one was made after the other, the newer law is more important. If the newer law says something different than the older law, the newer law is the one that people should follow. It's like when you make a new rule in your game and everyone has to follow that new rule instead of the old one.
Lex posterior derogat priori is a legal principle that means a later law takes precedence over an earlier one. This happens when the later law expressly repeals or contradicts the earlier law.
These examples illustrate how a later law can override an earlier one if it contradicts or repeals it. This principle ensures that the most recent laws are followed and that outdated laws are not enforced.