noun
state law; state statute
Refers to laws enacted by a state government, especially in federal systems like the United States. Often contrasted with federal law (連邦法).
カリフォルニア州法では、この行為は違法です。
Under California state law, this act is illegal.
連邦法と州法が矛盾する場合、連邦法が優先される。
When federal law and state law conflict, federal law takes precedence.