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Civil law

Civil law Meaning & Definition
Civil law Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Civil law?

[n] the legal code of ancient Rome; codified under Justinian; the basis for many modern systems of civil law
[n] the body of laws established by a state or nation for its own regulation

Synonyms | Synonyms for Civil law: jus civile | Justinian code | Roman law

Related Terms | Find terms related to Civil law:

See Also | case law | common law | jurisprudence | law | legal code | legislation | precedent | statute law

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