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    common law
    /ˌkɒmən ˈlɔː/

    noun

    • 1. the part of English law that is derived from custom and judicial precedent rather than statutes.
    • 2. denoting a partner in a marriage recognized in some jurisdictions (excluding the UK) as valid by common law, though not brought about by a civil or ecclesiastical ceremony: "a common-law husband"

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  2. legaldictionary.net › common-lawCommon Law - Definition, Meaning, Examples, Crimes, and Cases

    Oct 15, 2015 · Common law is a term used to refer to law that is developed through decisions of the court, rather than by relying solely on statutes or regulations. Also known as “ case law ,” or “case precedent ,” common law provides a contextual background for many legal concepts.

  3. www.investopedia.com › terms › cCommon Law: What It Is, How It's Used, and How It Differs ...

    Feb 12, 2024 · Common law is a body of unwritten laws based on legal precedents established by the courts. Common law influences the decision-making process in unusual cases where the outcome cannot be...

  4. blog.ipleaders.in › common-law-apply-indiaWhat is common law? Does it apply in India? - iPleaders

    Apr 23, 2015 · common law: definition and origins The Common Law is a body of law derived from judicial decisions known as case laws, rather than from statutes. The Common Law derived its authority from the universal consent and practice of the people from time immemorial.

  5. legal.thomsonreuters.com › what-is-common-lawWhat is the definition of common law? | Thomson Reuters

    Nov 15, 2022 · What is common law? The simplest definition for common law is that it’s a “body of law” based on court decisions rather than codes or statutes. But in reality, common law is often more complicated than that.

  6. cleartax.in › glossary › common-lawCommon Law - Definition, What is Common Law, Advantages of ...

    Common law, also known as jurisprudence, is a body of unwritten laws based on judicial precedents. The concept is based on institutionalized judgments and interpretations from the courts and the jury. Common laws also illustrate the motivation for the implementation of new legislation.

  7. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › common-lawCommon-law Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    noun. : the body of law developed in England primarily from judicial decisions based on custom and precedent, unwritten in statute or code, and constituting the basis of the English legal system and of the system in all of the U.S. except Louisiana. Examples of common-law in a Sentence. Recent Examples on the Web. Adjective.

  8. accountend.com › understanding-common-lawUnderstanding Common Law: Definition, Importance, and ...

    Common law is a legal system that is largely based on precedents—previous court decisions made by judges. Unlike civil law systems, which are codified in comprehensive statutes, common law evolves through the interpretations and rulings of courts.