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basic norm

Last modified: Thu Feb 23 16:37:37 2006

In the Pure Theory of Law of Hans Kelsen, the basic norm, or `grundnorm' is the duty statement against which all other duty statements can, ultimately, be validated. The pressuposition of the basic norm avoids the infinite regress that othewise arises in a system where NormativeStatement (duty statement) can only be validated against some other normative statement.

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