Dura Lex Sed Lex is a Latin proverb meaning that the hard law remains the same even when the law is unfair or inconvenient. It emphasizes that legal rules apply equally to all, regardless of circumstances. In usage, it is invoked to stress the primacy and rigidity of codified law over personal discretion. It is often cited in legal and academic contexts to highlight justice as impartial rule-following.
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