private law

noun

: a branch of law concerned with private persons, property, and relationships compare public law

Examples of private law in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The owner of her own private law practice in Mount Dora, Campione was first elected to the Board of County Commissioners in 2010 and was selected to serve as chair in 2018. — James Wilkins, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026

The settlement agreement indicates the woman who accused Lewis of rape reached out to the private law firm hired by the university to review the Moore situation and the broader culture of the athletic department. — Dave Boucher, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Lujan now works in private law practice and occasionally goes up against his former employer in court. — Brian Maass, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026

Between graduating from law school in 1977 and running for his first office, Cornyn served at a private law practice defending doctors in malpractice suits. — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1773, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for private law

• avoirdupois
• aa
• aha
• bashaw
• bradshaw
• byelaw
• bylaw
• chainsaw
• cheraw
• coleslaw
• crenshaw
• dada

Legal Definition

private law

noun

: a branch of law concerned with private persons, property, and relationships compare public law