supralegal

/sʌpəˈrældʒəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

exceeding or beyond the law or legal limits

“The company’s actions were deemed supralegal, but they sparked controversy among regulators.”

2. noun

a law or principle that is above or beyond existing laws or legal systems

“The judge ruled that the new supralegal code would supersede all existing laws in the region.”

Synonyms

  • extrajudicial
  • ultralegal

Antonyms

  • illegal
  • unlawful