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case law

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case law
n.
Law based on judicial decision and precedent rather than on statutes.

case law
n
(Law) law established by following judicial decisions given in earlier cases Compare statute law See also precedent [1]
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Noun1.case law - 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"
law, jurisprudence - the collection of rules imposed by authority; "civilization presupposes respect for the law"; "the great problem for jurisprudence to allow freedom while enforcing order"
2.case lawcase law - (civil law) a law established by following earlier judicial decisions
service - (law) the acts performed by an English feudal tenant for the benefit of his lord which formed the consideration for the property granted to him
civil law - the body of laws established by a state or nation for its own regulation


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LJN said the new publication features in-depth explorations of the major issues and developments affecting both commercial and residential real estate as well as relevant case law.
The 2007 Bush-Cheney Impeachments: Year 2008 10th Grade Civics Exam by Civil Rights Advocate and attorney Craig Leslie draws upon his expertise earned in over fifteen years of practicing case law to lay out the complete case to date for impeaching President George W.
However, law enforcement agencies around the country undoubtedly can relate to the findings through their own experiences with the complex case law in their own states.
 
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