common law

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Alternative spellings 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Coordinate terms 1.2.2 Derived terms 1.2.3 Translations

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• common-law (attributive use)

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common law (uncountable)

1. (law) Law developed by judges through decisions of courts and similar tribunals (also called case law), as distinguished from legislative statutes or regulations made by the executive branch.

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• statute

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• common-law marriage

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