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Definition of Civil law
1. Noun. The body of laws established by a state or nation for its own regulation.
Specialized synonyms: Case Law, Common Law, Precedent, Legislation, Statute Law
Examples of category: Case Law, Common Law, Precedent, Complaint, Accession
Generic synonyms: Jurisprudence, Law
Category relationships: Jurisprudence, Law
Antonyms: International Law
Examples of category: Case Law, Common Law, Precedent, Complaint, Accession
Generic synonyms: Jurisprudence, Law
Category relationships: Jurisprudence, Law
Antonyms: International Law
2. Noun. The legal code of ancient Rome; codified under Justinian; the basis for many modern systems of civil law.
Exact synonyms: Jus Civile, Justinian Code, Roman Law
Examples of category: Addiction, Novate, Stipulate
Generic synonyms: Legal Code
Examples of category: Addiction, Novate, Stipulate
Generic synonyms: Legal Code
Lexicographical Neighbors of Civil Law
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