Common Law

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Antonyms of common law

Collocations of common law

common law system
Frequency: 70 %

The country follows a common law system where judicial decisions set precedents.

common law marriage
Frequency: 60 %

In some states, a couple is considered legally married after living together for a certain period of time, known as a common law marriage.

common law rights
Frequency: 50 %

Citizens have common law rights that protect their individual freedoms.

common law jurisdiction
Frequency: 45 %

The court has common law jurisdiction over cases involving property disputes.

common law duty
Frequency: 40 %

Employees have a common law duty to act in the best interest of their employer.

Idiomatic Expressions for common law

  • Phrase: common law jurisdiction
    Meaning: a legal system based on common law principles rather than statutory law
    Usage: The United Kingdom is known for its common law jurisdiction.