Synonyms for case law

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common law · precedent · judge-made law · decisional law · precedential law

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Noun

Definitions

1. n. 1

   Law developed by judges through court decisions and opinions, as distinct from statute and other legislation.

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Other spellings

caselaw

Example sentences

• precedent Will this set a good precedent or a bad precedent?

By length

9 letters

precedent³

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (precedent³ = 3 syllables).

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