an ethical or religious principle considered as taking precedence over the laws of society, and to which one may appeal in order to justify disobedience to a constitution or enacted law with which it conflicts.
[ 1835-45, Amer. ]
HIGHER LAW
Meaning of HIGHER LAW in English
Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary. Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House . 2012