imperfect statute

A law that prohibits, but does not render void, an objectionable transaction.

• Such a statute provides a penalty for disobedience without depriving the violative transaction of its legal effect.

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词条贡献者

双语律师Andrew，欧洲名校国际税法专业，擅长翻译各类与国际税法相关的法律文件。