colonial law code
C34352
concept
A colonial law code is a formalized set of legal rules and procedures imposed by a colonial power to govern its territories and subjects, often blending metropolitan laws with local customs to maintain control and order.
Observed surface forms (2)
- colonial-era legislation ×2
- Philippine colonial statute ×1
Instances (5)
- Duke's Laws
- Laws of Burgos
- Assam Forest Regulation, 1891 via concept surface "colonial-era legislation"
- Defence Ordinance of Ceylon via concept surface "colonial-era legislation"
- Act No. 175 of the Philippine Commission via concept surface "Philippine colonial statute"