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What is Holmes's maxim about the law's life?

  • "Law is blind"

  • "Justice is swift"

  • "Law is reason free from passion"

  • "Law has been experience"

Answer

**Holmes's maxim, "Law has been experience," encapsulates the idea that the law is not abstract principles but rather a collection of practical lessons and wisdom gained from past cases and experiences.** It emphasizes the evolutionary nature of the law, shaped by societal changes, precedents, and practical considerations, rather than existing as an abstract set of rules.
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