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Black Law

Black Law noun: any one of a series of laws, passed before the American Civil War, sharply discriminating against free blacks who wished to emigrate to a northern state and become citizens there.

Noun

Black Law (plural Black Laws)

  1. (US) Any one of a series of laws, passed before the American Civil War, sharply discriminating against free blacks who wished to emigrate to a northern state and become citizens there.
    Synonyms:
    Black Code

Synonyms of Black Law

  • Black Code

Forms of Black Law

pluralBlack Laws

Questions about Black Law

What does Black Law mean?
Black Law means any one of a series of laws, passed before the American Civil War, sharply discriminating against free blacks who wished to emigrate to a northern state and become citizens there.
What part of speech is Black Law?
Black Law is a noun.
What is the plural of Black Law?
The plural of Black Law is Black Laws.

Words near Black Law in the dictionary

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  8. black lead
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  10. black legend
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