Legal Definitions - act of law

Definition: An act of law is a legal action or decision made by a court or government that has the force of law.

Examples:

• A court ruling that a person is guilty of a crime is an act of law.
• A government passing a law that requires people to wear seat belts while driving is an act of law.

These examples illustrate how an act of law can come from either a court or a government. In both cases, the action or decision has the power to enforce a certain behavior or outcome.