SUNSET LAW
\sˈʌnsɛt lˈɔː], \sˈʌnsɛt lˈɔː], \s_ˈʌ_n_s_ɛ_t l_ˈɔː]\
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A law that automatically terminates the agency or program it establishes unless it is expressly renewed. For example, a state law establishing and funding a new drug rehabilitation program within state prisons may provide that the program will shut down in two years unless it is reviewed and approved by the state legislature.
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Snake's-head
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