common law
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Tweet n. 1. Law established by court decisions rather than by statutes enacted by legislatures. 2. The law of England adopted by its territories and colonies, including the United States at the time of its formation. |
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com·mon-law (kŏmən-lô′)
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Tweet adj. 1. Of, relating to, or based on common law. 2. Of or relating to a common-law marriage. |
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