Lex lata意思

"Lex lata" is a Latin term that means "the law as it is." It refers to the current state of the law, as opposed to "lex ferenda," which means "the law as it should be" or "the law in the making." In other words, "lex lata" is the body of law that is already enacted and in force, while "lex ferenda" refers to proposals for new laws or changes to existing laws.