Common-Law

中文含义:普通法,指英美法系传统的一种法律体系。主要依据由法院判例和相关法律文书构建。相对于法典法,其不依赖于明确的法典条目而是依据过去的案例做出决策。

英语词性:noun

美式音标: /ˈkɑmən lɔ/

同义词: judge-made law, case law

易混淆单词: civil law(指法学领域中的民法、商法、劳动法等),statutory law (指法典法,即由立法机关制定的正式法律文件)。

双语例句:

  • Common-law marriage refers to a romantic relationship that is legally recognized in some states even though the couple never had a formal wedding ceremony.
  • Under the common-law system, legislative statutes are not the primary source of law, the courts are.