LIBERA LEX

libera lex (lib-<<schwa>>r-<<schwa>> leks), n.[Latin “free law”] Hist. Free law; the law of the land. • This phrase referred to the law enjoyed by free and lawful men, as opposed to men who had lost the benefit and protection of the law as a result of committing crimes. See LIBERAM LEGEM AMITTERE.

 [Blacks Law 8th]