Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the phrase
Civil Law.
Civil Law - as a noun
The body of laws established by a state or nation for its own regulation
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
jurisprudence25law6Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
international lawThe legal code of ancient rome; codified under justinian; the basis for many modern systems of civil law
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
jus civilejustinian coderoman lawExample Sentences
"In civil law, the burden of proof is typically on the plaintiff."
"The civil law governs issues such as contracts, property, and family matters."
"One of the main characteristics of civil law is its emphasis on written laws."
"The aim of civil law is to provide justice and compensate victims for their losses."
"In civil law, the emphasis is on settling disputes between individuals or organizations."
