Meaning of the word "private law" in English

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private law

US /ˈpraɪ.vət lɔː/
UK /ˈpraɪ.vət lɔː/
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Noun

1.

the branch of law that deals with the relations between individuals or institutions, rather than relations between these and the state.

Example:
Contract law is a key area of private law.
Family law falls under the umbrella of private law.
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