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Recent Examples of common law
Wang argued that the amendment incorporates the English common law principle of jus soli — citizenship by birthplace — under which nearly all persons born within a country’s territory are citizens.
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Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
Wang said birthright citizenship came from English common law that didn’t require parents to be domiciled.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Another 10 states have imposed a duty to warn under common law.
—Virginia Hammerle, Dallas Morning News, 15 Mar. 2026
Online court records show Derond Crawford is charged with one count each of using a computer to commit a crime, common law offenses and interfering with electronic communications in connection with the incident.
—Nick Lentz, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
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Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
Wang said birthright citizenship came from English common law that didn’t require parents to be domiciled.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Another 10 states have imposed a duty to warn under common law.
—Virginia Hammerle, Dallas Morning News, 15 Mar. 2026
Online court records show Derond Crawford is charged with one count each of using a computer to commit a crime, common law offenses and interfering with electronic communications in connection with the incident.
—Nick Lentz, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for common law
Noun
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The presidential couple suffered a dramatic fall from grace after Yoon’s martial law imposition in December 2024 led to his impeachment and eventually removal from office.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026
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The martial law lasted six hours as he was forced to lift it after the assembly unanimously voted it down.—
Hyung-Jin Kim,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The producers tried to throw out the estate’s complaint under California’s anti-SLAPP statute, which is intended to protect free speech against frivolous litigation.—
Anna Tingley,
Variety,
12 May 2026
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Murkowski, however, appeared to express concern with the administration's reading of the statute.—
Garrett Downs,
CNBC,
12 May 2026
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“Common law.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/common%20law. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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