Legal Definitions - lex scripta

Definition: Lex scripta is a Latin term that means "written law." It refers to laws that are created and authorized by a governing body, such as a legislature, rather than being based on customs or traditions.

Examples of lex scripta include:

• The United States Constitution
• The Civil Rights Act of 1964
• The Affordable Care Act

These laws were all created through a formal legislative process and are written down in official documents. They are enforceable by the government and can be used to hold individuals and organizations accountable for their actions.

Lex scripta is different from lex non scripta, which refers to laws that are based on customs or traditions rather than being written down in official documents.