Here we can see the continuation of a separate Welsh society, with clear traditions, customs and native laws.

These are not conferred by the ruler, but passed on through the customary native laws.

The university press has grown, and the law school has special programs in environmental and native American law.

The jurisdictional issues between native and federal law created loopholes and opportunities for the cartels to begin business.

The meat of the slaughtered animals was shared according to native law and custom among the celebrating families and guests.

He made a special study of the native laws and how to circumvent them with a minimum of risk.

Indigenous people could, after a lengthy process, apply for exemption from native law.

In twenty-four hours, the Ethiopian Empire fell apart and native law and order disappeared.

Existing political and legal institutions, together with Muslim and native law and customs, were kept intact.

In practice, it could take years or even decades for the native law in a colony to be gradually superseded by the English law.