common law

noun

Meaning

The body of law derived from judicial decisions and custom rather than from statutes or regulations enacted by a legislature.

Examples

The judge based her ruling on established common law principles regarding property rights.
Many aspects of contract law in the United States are rooted in English common law.

Synonyms: case law, precedent, unwritten law, jurisprudence

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common law

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈkɒmən lɔː/

Definition

The body of law derived from judicial decisions and custom rather than from statutes or regulations enacted by a legislature.

Examples

The judge based her ruling on established common law principles regarding property rights.
Many aspects of contract law in the United States are rooted in English common law.
He argued that the common law tradition allows for more flexibility in interpreting complex legal disputes.

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