👉 In the context of law, a "curative" or "curative statute" is an act that is intended to correct or rectify a defect in a legal document. It typically refers to a law passed by a legislature to remedy a deficiency or irregularity in the text of a constitutional provision, a part of a bill or resolution, or any other legislative act. For example, consider the following statute: The Constitution shall not be construed, nor an opinion taken, nor any right or privilege
