a phrase used in the Magna Carta to refer to the then established law of the kingdom (as distinct from Roman or civil law); today it refers to fundamental principles of justice commensurate with due process
双语例句
1
We understand what thelawsoftheland are, and we stick with it.
Michail说，“我们知道这片土地的法律是什么，我们遵守法律。”
2
I had ever consciously entertained the idea of violating thelawsoftheland.
我有意识地产生了违犯国法的想法。
3
I seek rather, I may say, even an excuse for conforming to thelawsoftheland.