Laws Quote by Steven Briggs
““malum in prohibitum, meaning “wrong because prohibited.””
About This Quote
Source Article: Legal Philosophy, 2018
“Wrong because prohibited” highlights that some prohibitions are based on authority, not moral reasoning.
In simple terms: Prohibited doesn’t always mean immoral.
Question the basis of rules.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy debate
- corporate compliance
- personal decisions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we obey rules?
- When should we challenge them?
Legal rules may protect societal welfare despite moral doubts.