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Definition of Case law
1. Noun. A system of jurisprudence based on judicial precedents rather than statutory laws. "Common law originated in the unwritten laws of England and was later applied in the United States"
Exact synonyms: Common Law, Precedent
Generic synonyms: Jurisprudence, Law
Category relationships: Jurisprudence, Law
Generic synonyms: Jurisprudence, Law
Category relationships: Jurisprudence, Law
2. Noun. (civil law) a law established by following earlier judicial decisions.
Exact synonyms: Common Law, Precedent
Examples of category: Service
Generic synonyms: Civil Law
Category relationships: Civil Law
Examples of category: Service
Generic synonyms: Civil Law
Category relationships: Civil Law
Definition of Case law
1. Noun. Law or system of laws established based on judicial precedent rather than on statutory laws created by legislation. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com