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common law

/ˈkɒmən lɔː/

翻译: 普通法系,指以法院判决和判例为基础、而非以成文法为主要依据的法律体系,起源于英国,广泛用于许多英语国家。

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/ˈkɒmən lɔː/C1formallegal
  • zh普通法系,指以法院判决和判例为基础、而非以成文法为主要依据的法律体系,起源于英国,广泛用于许多英语国家。

A legal system based on judicial decisions and precedent rather than written statutes, originating in England and used in many English-speaking countries.

  1. Legal system based on precedentC1formal

    A body of unwritten laws based on legal precedents established by the courts, rather than written statutes.

    zh普通法

    • Common law systems rely heavily on decisions made in previous cases.
    • The judge applied common law principles to resolve the dispute.
    • In common law, the doctrine of stare decisis requires courts to follow precedent.
  2. Marriage without formal ceremonyB2formal

    A relationship that is considered a marriage in the eyes of the law, even though the couple has not had a formal wedding ceremony.

    zh事实婚姻

    • They lived together for ten years and were recognized as common law partners.
    • In some states, common law marriage grants the same rights as a formal marriage.
    • The couple decided to formalize their common law relationship with a legal agreement.