What is the difference between substantive and procedural law?

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Substantive law defines rights and duties, while procedural law outlines the steps to enforce those rights and duties.

Substantive law deals with the substance of the case, while procedural law deals with the process of resolving the case.
Substantive law defines legal rights and obligations, while procedural law outlines the steps to enforce those rights and obligations.
Examples of substantive law include criminal law, contract law, and property law, while examples of procedural law include rules of evidence and civil procedure.
Substantive law is concerned with what the law is, while procedural law is concerned with how the law is enforced.

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