Question

A source of law which confers binding authority as a rule and converts the rule in law is called

• A. A material source of law
• B. A formal source of law
• C. An absolute source of law
• D. An informal source of law

Hint:

Formal sources like statutes or judicial precedents are authoritative, unlike material sources, which inspire law.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

A formal source of law, such as legislation or precedent, confers binding authority and converts rules into enforceable law. Material sources (e.g., customs) provide content but lack inherent binding force. Thus, the correct answer is: \[ {\text{A formal source of law}} \]