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CASE LAW

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There are 2 meanings of the phrase Case Law.

Case Law - as a noun

A system of jurisprudence based on judicial precedents rather than statutory laws

Example: "Common law originated in the unwritten laws of england and was later applied in the united states"

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(civil law) a law established by following earlier judicial decisions

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Example Sentences

"The judge cited a previous case law to support his ruling."
"Lawyers often refer to case law to analyze similar legal situations."
"The Supreme Court's decision set a new precedent in case law."
"The attorney presented a compelling argument based on case law."
"The legal team conducted extensive research on relevant case law."
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