n. the traditional unwritten law of England, based on custom and ...

The legal system that originated in England and is now in use in the United States, which relies on the articulation of legal principles in a historical succession of judicial decisions. Common law pr [..]

law based on custom or court decisions, as distinct from statute law

The law of the land which comes from neither the statute books nor the constitution but from court law reports. Originally that body of law which was common to all parts of England (not customary or local law) and developed over centuries from the English courts to be adopted and further developed in countries using that system. As compared to demo [..]

Unwritten law derived from court case decisions based on custom and precedent. It is contrasted to statutory law.

mid-14c., "the customary and unwritten laws of England as embodied in commentaries and old cases" (see common (adj.)), as opposed to statute law. Phrase common law marriage is attested from [..]

This term refers to that part of the law that grew up without benefit of legislation and resulted from court decisions; these rulings then became the precedent for subsequent litigation. According to legal theory, the colonists brought the common law of England with them to America.

the body of law which originated in England and upon which present day U.S. law is based

An unwritten body of law based on general custom in England and used to an extent in Australia.

Common Law Dedication Common law dedication is an act by an owner allowing the public use of a property.

 Law based upon custom, usage, and case law of the courts during the past several hundred years, as distinguished from statutory law which is passed by state legislatures or Congress.

legal system based on courts and judicial decisions.

Unwritten legal principles that have developed over time based on social customs and expectations. Reference(s) in IAPP Certification Textbooks: US3, 23; G145

law based on custom or court decisions, as distinct from statute law

The body of law that developed over many years in England based on court decisions and custom, as compared to written statutes (codifications of the law). Coloniists imported England's common law [..]

As opposed to statute law. Laws that have been established by custom, usage and courts over many years.

The accumulation of judicial precedents as the basis for court decisions.

An unwritten body of law based on general custom in England and used to an extent in some states.

Rules or principles of justice developed over the course of history.

Derecho Consuetudinario

Judge-made law (originating in England) from decisions shaped according to prevailing customs. Decisions were applied to similar situations and then gradually became common to the nation.

a body of law that is based on custom and general principles and embodied in case law and that serves as precedent or is applied to situations not covered by statute [the common law of torts]: as ...

Law that derives its force and authority from precedent, custom and usage rather than from statutes, particularly with reference to the laws of England and the United States.

Law that derives its force and authority from precedent, custom and usage rather than from statutes, particularly with reference to the laws of England and the United States.

  That body of law that has developed through the precedent of judicial decisions as opposed to statute law.

A legal system based on judicial precedent (such as in the USA, England, Canada and Australia). See Civil Law. Legal translations between Common Law and Civil Law not only require language equivalency but legal system equivalency which requires a professional legal translator.

Legal principles established by the courts that are used as precedent for deciding future cases. This contrasts with statutory law that is enacted by legislative bodies.

1) The term referring to the legal procedures that are becoming universal.    (MEDIEV-L. Medieval Terms) 2) Law, originally unwritten, administered in royal courts, as distinct from local customar [..]

A system of law developed following the Norman Conquest of England (1066), and still partly in use in most English-speaking countries. Unlike civil law (which is descended from the codified laws of th [..]

The legal system of England and former English colonies. A body of law based on custom and general principles that serves as a precedent or is applied to situations not covered by statute.

Unwritten laws followed in the U.S. based on court precedents. Used for judging novel cases where existing statutes do not suffice for resolving issues.

Common law is the body of legal cases that establishes precedent for future legal decisions. In a common law legal system, the decisions of judges can affect or confirm the accepted interpretation of [..]

Common law is the system of deciding cases that originated in England and which was latter adopted in the U.S.. Common law is based on precedent (legal principles developed in earlier case law) instea [..]

An area of law built upon principles taken from previous cases rather than created by statutes enacted by Parliament.

Judge-declared law. Law which exists and applies to a group on the basis of customs and legal precedents developed over hundreds of years in Britain.

Law arising from tradition and judicial decisions, rather than from laws passed by the legislature. Originated in England and has been followed as law in most American jurisdictions. Compare equity.

As opposed to statute law. Laws that have been established by custom, usage and courts over many years.

The legal system that originated in England and is now in use in the United States. It derives legal principles from the statements by judges in their written opinions, rather than from statutes enact [..]

That body of law that was originated in England and was brought to the United States.

Law derived from custom and court decisions, rather than legislation.

Law arising from tradition and judicial decisions rather than laws passed by the legislature.

This phrase has a number of different meanings: 1) a legal principle under which courts are bound to follow the principles established by previous courts in similar cases dealing with similar facts; 2) the system of justice used in non-criminal cases in all provinces except Quebec; and, 3) the legal status of an unmarried couple who have cohabited [..]

Common law is the legal tradition which evolved in England from the 11th century onwards. Its principles appear for the most part in reported judgments, usually of the higher courts, in relation to specific fact situations arising in disputes which courts have adjudicated. The common law is usually much more detailed in its prescriptions than the c [..]

The common law consists of the ancient customs and usages of the land, which have been recognised by the courts and given the force of law. It is in itself a complex system of law, both civil and crim [..]

The common law consists of the ancient customs and usages of the land, which have been recognised by the courts and given the force of law. It is in itself a complex system of law, both civil and criminal, although it is greatly modified and extended by statute law and equity. It is unwritten, and has come down in the recorded judgments of judges w [..]

The part of a country's legislation built up from customs and usages which have been recognized by its courts and thereby given the force of law.

The principles of law arising from court decisions.

The law that has evolved over time as a result of previous court decisions, rather than by specific legislation introduced.

The principles of law arising from court decisions.

The law that has evolved over time as a result of previous court decisions, rather than by specific legislation introduced.

The unwritten law developed primarily from judicial case decisions based on custom and precedent. It was developed in England and constitutes the basis for the legal systems of most of the states in t [..]

Law that derives its authority solely from usages and customs or from the judgments and decrees of courts rather than legislative action. Common law comes into being through the practice of courts con [..]

The body of law based on customs, usages, and court decisions rather than statutory laws.

Common law is a system of law and legal processes which originated in England shortly after the Norman Conquest and after several centuries of continuous ...

The legal system that originated in England and is now in use in the United States that relies on the articulation of legal principles in a historical succession of judicial decisions. Common law prin [..]

General provisions of law existing before codification or interpretation by courts.

is law based on past decisions reached by judges in the courts. It is precedent and not formally written in legislation.

The legal system that originated in England and is now in use in the United States. It is based on court decisions rather than statutes passed by the legislature.

Laws that come from court decisions and not from statutes ("codes") or constitutions.

  A body of legal principles which derives its authority solely from usages and customs of ancient times, or from the judgments and decrees of courts recognizing, affirming, and enforcing such usages [..]

the traditional body of law in England, dating from the middle ages and supplemented by legal decisions over the centuries. Not written down in any one place. Often contrasted with statute laws passed [..]

The part of English law traditionally based on common custom and being unwritten. Law which is not equity, statute, or ecclesiastical (church).

A system of jurisprudence based on precedent rather than statutory laws.

law made through judgments made in court

The unwritten law based on court decisions and customs, as distinct from statute law.

Judge-made law, which applies on the basis of historical legal precedents developed over hundreds of years. Judges seek these principles out when trying a case and apply the precedents to the facts to [..]

The legal system that originated in England and is now in use in the United States. It is based on judicial decisions rather than legislative action.

(see case law

the law stated in the decisions of judges from early times to the present.

That body of law that was originated in England and was brought to the United States.

Law made by judges when they hand down decisions which are recorded and may be used as guides to judges in subsequent cases.

Common law has its roots in the laws and customs of Great Britain.  Common law was based on tradition, custom, and precedent.  Many of the essential features of the American legal system are consequences of British common law.  British common law was both codified (expressly written) and unwritten (but enforced through custom and social acceptance) [..]

"A body of legal principles which derives its authority solely from usages and customs of ancient times, or from the judgments and decrees of courts recognizing, affirming, and enforcing such usages and customs; particularly the ancient unwritten law of England. Common law is to be distinguished from ""statutory law,"" whic [..]

 Law based upon previous decisions of courts.

The legal system that originated in England and is now in use in the United States. It is based on judicial decisions rather than legislative action.

Non-statutory, judge-made law. Appellate court decision that create and explain principles of law.

The legal system that originated in England and is now in use in the United States, which relies on the articulation of legal principles in a historical succession of judicial decisions. Common law pr [..]

Law derived from custom and judicial precedent (case law) rather than from legislation.

Law that is developed by judges when deciding cases, rather than through legislative enactments. (ch. 5, p. 137)

Law originating from court decisions and refined through prior court precedents, as distinguished from law created by the legislative branch of government such as statutes. Common law is also referred [..]

The system of laws originated and developed in england.

A body of law developed from judicial decisions or custom rather than legislative enactments.

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 – Law developed over the years by judges when making decisions in court.  These decisions are relied upon by other judges in making decisions in later cases.  This is to be distinguished from acts and regulations. Competent

Law that derives its force and authority from precedent, custom and usage rather than from statutes, particularly with reference to the laws of England and the United States.

Law derived from judicial decisions. (1)

The system of law that evolved from the decisions of the English royal courts of justice since the Norman Conquest (1066). Today the common law, considered more broadly to include statutes as well as [..]

Legally binding rules or principles of justice developed in the course of history from the gradual accumulation of rulings by judges in individual cases, as differentiated from the kind of statute law [..]