civil law


civil law

noun, often capitalized C&L

Definition of CIVIL LAW

1
: Roman law especially as set forth in the Justinian code
2
: the body of private law developed from Roman law and used in Louisiana and in many countries outside the English-speaking world
3
: the law established by a nation or state for its own jurisdiction
4
: the law of civil or private rights

First Known Use of CIVIL LAW

14th century

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