(PROH-gram-uh-buhl law) noun
Law expressed as code and enforced by machines.
Authentication asks who. Authorization asks what can be accessed. Programmable law asks whether this system may take this exact action, now, under these conditions, with what proof and recourse.
It is an ongoing research project by Plaw, an independent tech company.
Coined by Plaw, 2020s. Inspired by code as policy.