Common-law (adjective)

  1. Relating to the law developed in England from judicial decisions and customs rather than from legislation.
  2. Relating to a system of law based on judicial decisions rather than on legislation.

Origin:

Mid 16th century: from common (in the sense "relating to the common people") + law.

Examples:

  1. The common-law system is based on the principle of stare decisis.
  2. The jurisdiction follows the common-law system of law.
  3. The common-law rights of the tenant were violated by the landlord.
  4. The court ruled that the common-law principle of adverse possession applies in this case.
  5. The common-law system is used in many countries, including the United States and Canada.
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