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CIVIL LAW

Definition:

1. [noun] the body of laws established by a state or nation for its own regulation
   
   
2. [noun] the legal code of ancient Rome; codified under Justinian; the basis for many modern systems of civil law
   Synonyms: Roman law, Justinian code, jus civile
   
   

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Related Words:

• case law, precedent, common law
• legislation, statute law

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