Common Law
Type: noun, legal term
Pronunciation: /kom-uhn law/
Also spelled or known as: Case Law
Plural: Common Laws
Related: Legal System
What does Common Law mean? A legal system based largely on court decisions and judicial precedent.
Common Law is a body of law developed through judicial rulings rather than solely through statutes or legislation.
Many copyright, contract, and intellectual property principles have evolved through common law decisions.
Common law plays an important role in interpreting music industry agreements and disputes.
Common Law synonyms: Case Law, Judicial Law, Precedent-Based Law
Example sentence: “The court relied on common law principles when interpreting the contract.”
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