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Record 1,  Textual support,  English

Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF

A legal principle, of general application, sanctioned by the recognition of authorities, and usually expressed in the form of a maxim or logical proposition. Called a "rule", because in doubtful or unforeseen cases it is a guide or norm for their decision.  4, record 1, English, - rule%20of%20law

Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS

As opposed to the more abstract "rule of law" which subordinates everyone to the law.  5, record 1, English, - rule%20of%20law

Record 1,  Textual support,  French

Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF

Norme juridiquement obligatoire [...], quels que soient sa source [...], son degré de généralité [...], sa portée [...]  3, record 1, French, - r%C3%A8gle%20de%20droit

Record 1,  Textual support,  Spanish

Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF

Regla o precepto que integra el Ordenamiento Jurídico, emanada de los órganos competentes del Estado o de una fuerza social (ej. la costumbre) y establecida con carácter general y coercitivo para regular la convivencia social.  2, record 1, Spanish, - norma%20jur%C3%ADdica

Record 2,  Textual support,  English

Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT

There is an American legal principle adopted from the common law known as the "emancipated minor" rule. Simply stated, the rule suggests that if a young person is living independently of his or her parents or is married, but is under the age of majority, then for all intents and purposes, that individual should be deemed an adult for consent to treatment.  2, record 2, English, - emancipated%20minor%20rule

Record 2,  Textual support,  French

Record 2,  Textual support,  Spanish

Record 3,  Textual support,  French

Record 3,  Textual support,  Spanish