I.   Introductory provisions

No law may exist or be enforced unless it conforms to the body of Canon laws preceding this Canon known as Astrum Iuris Divini Canonum in accordance with Pactum De Singularis Caelum.

Cognitive Law is the set of laws that define the special attributes possessed by certain higher order life such as mind, ideas, knowledge, recognition and self-awareness created through the simultaneous application of both Divine Law and Natural Law.

As Cognitive Law is derived from the simultaneous application of Divine Law and Natural Law, all valid Cognitive Law may be defined as part “divine” and part “natural”, hence “supernatural”.

Cognitive Law is the only set of laws simultaneously applying both Divine Law and Natural Law. All other lesser laws derived from Cognitive Law are subject to Natural Law and Cognitive Law.

As Cognitive Law is by definition “supernatural”, certain Cognitive Law may temporarily suspend or change a Natural Law under certain conditions. However, it is not possible for a Cognitive Law to abrogate, suspend or change a Divine Law.

All Cognitive Law established in accordance with these Canons are by definition absolute truths and maxims. No valid Cognitive Law issued in accordance with these Canons may create or alter Divine, Natural or Original Law.

A Cognitive Law is established and takes force when it is promulgated in accordance with these Canons.

When anyone references, writes or speaks of Cognitive Law it shall mean these Canons and no other.

When anyone references, writes or speaks of Laws of the Mind, The Mind or Rules of Competence it shall mean these Canons and no other.