Meaning of the word "common law" in English
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common law
US /ˌkɑː.mən ˈlɑː/
UK /ˌkɑː.mən ˈlɑː/
Noun
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the part of English law that is derived from custom and judicial precedent rather than statutes. Often contrasted with statutory law.
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Many legal systems around the world are based on common law principles.
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The judge referred to a precedent from common law to make his decision.
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the body of unwritten laws based on legal precedents established by the courts.
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The concept of privacy has evolved through common law rulings.
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In some jurisdictions, marriage can be recognized by common law without a formal ceremony.
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