Common Law — synonyms, definition

1. common law (Adjective)

common law (Adjective) — Based on common law. ex. "a common-law right"

2. common law (Noun)

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common law (Noun) — (civil law) a law established by following earlier judicial decisions.

common law (Noun) — (law) a system of jurisprudence based on judicial precedents rather than statutory laws. ex. "common law originated in the unwritten laws of England and was later applied in the United States"

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