codifying statute

A law that purports to be exhaustive in restating the whole of the law on a particular topic, including prior caselaw as well as legislative provisions.

• Courts generally presume that a codifying statute supersedes prior caselaw. Cf. consolidating statute.

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法律翻译Fang，毕业于新加坡知名法学院，专注翻译各类与白领犯罪与调查有关的法律文件。