Lex
Law
Lex is the Latin word for 'law' and, in a legal context, refers to a specific statutory regulation or rule of law.
In Dutch law, the term 'lex' is used to denote a specific statute or statutory provision applicable to a particular field of law. The term originates from Latin and is frequently combined with other concepts, such as lex specialis or lex posterior, to clarify the relationship between different statutes.
The relevance of 'lex' lies in the interpretation and application of legislation in legal disputes. It assists lawyers and judges in determining which legal rule prevails when multiple statutes overlap.
In practice, the term is regularly employed in judgments and legal opinions to refer to the applicable law governing a specific case.
“The advocate invoked the lex specialis to demonstrate that the specific rules took precedence over the general law.”
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