This is the strength of the law, to command, forbid, allow, and punish.
Lex a Rege non est violenda.
The law is not to be violated by the king.
Lex Angliæ non patitur absurdum.
The law of England does not suffer an absurdity.
Lex Angliæ nunquam sine Parliamento mutare non potest.
The law of England cannot undergo a change, without the interference of Parliament.
Lex æquitate gaudet, appetit perfectum,—est norma recti.
The law rejoices in equity, seeks what is perfect; it is the standard of rectitude.
Lex beneficialis rei consimile remedium præstat.