colonial legal system
C32000
concept
A colonial legal system is a framework of laws, courts, and enforcement mechanisms imposed by a colonizing power to govern a colonized territory, typically prioritizing imperial interests and often subordinating or reshaping indigenous legal traditions.
Observed surface forms (1)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| colonial legal framework | 1 |
Instances (3)
| Instance | Via concept surface |
|---|---|
| Code de l'indigénat | — |
| Anglo-Muhammadan law formulations | — |
| Cyprus Constitution of 1882 | colonial legal framework |