Black letter law doesn't allow for any grey area to debate or argue. Stopping your car at a red light is an example of black letter law. You have to do it or you break the (black letter) law.
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Barry G. answered • 08/12/19
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"Black letter law" refers to a proposition of law that is deemed to be well-established, unequivocal and irrefutable. The foregoing is academic in nature and intended for the general interest of the audience. It is NOT legal advice or opinion.
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