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common law

US /ˌkɑː.mən ˈlɑː/
UK /ˌkɒm.ən ˈlɔː/
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1.

undang-undang umum, undang-undang adat

the part of English law that is derived from custom and judicial precedent rather than statutes. Often contrasted with statutory law.

Contoh:
Many legal systems around the world are based on common law principles.
Banyak sistem perundangan di seluruh dunia adalah berdasarkan prinsip undang-undang umum.
The judge referred to a precedent from common law to make his decision.
Hakim merujuk kepada duluan dari undang-undang umum untuk membuat keputusannya.
2.

undang-undang tidak bertulis, preseden undang-undang

the body of unwritten laws based on legal precedents established by the courts.

Contoh:
The concept of privacy has evolved through common law rulings.
Konsep privasi telah berkembang melalui keputusan undang-undang umum.
In some jurisdictions, marriage can be recognized by common law without a formal ceremony.
Di sesetengah bidang kuasa, perkahwinan boleh diiktiraf oleh undang-undang umum tanpa upacara rasmi.