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Under English common law, a builder of a cottage or a castle had the obligation forever to repair defective construction.
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Christopher A. Combs, AZCentral.com, 23 Dec. 2025
The 12-juror requirement was inherited from centuries of English common law, carried to America, and adopted by the 13 original colonies.
—Time, 17 Dec. 2025
Citing a 1894 decision and other rulings, the motion also argued that under common law, administrative warrants, like the one used to arrest Flores-Ruiz on April 18, are not valid in Wisconsin courthouses.
—John Diedrich, jsonline.com, 17 Dec. 2025
In exchange for Virginia's readmission, the state was prohibited from adding laws that take away people's right to vote, with the only exception being those convicted of a crime considered a common law felony at the time.
—Dean Mirshahi, NPR, 24 Nov. 2025
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Christopher A. Combs, AZCentral.com, 23 Dec. 2025
The 12-juror requirement was inherited from centuries of English common law, carried to America, and adopted by the 13 original colonies.
—Time, 17 Dec. 2025
Citing a 1894 decision and other rulings, the motion also argued that under common law, administrative warrants, like the one used to arrest Flores-Ruiz on April 18, are not valid in Wisconsin courthouses.
—John Diedrich, jsonline.com, 17 Dec. 2025
In exchange for Virginia's readmission, the state was prohibited from adding laws that take away people's right to vote, with the only exception being those convicted of a crime considered a common law felony at the time.
—Dean Mirshahi, NPR, 24 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for common law
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Kyiv has received intense criticism for canceling presidential elections since the war broke out in 2022, by declaring martial law.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Feb. 2026
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But Ukrainian politicians point out that under the country's constitution, national elections cannot be held during martial law — which has been imposed since Russia launched its war.—
Aidan Stretch,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
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No federal statute exists for domestic terrorism.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
17 Feb. 2026
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There would be at least two documents required by statute.—
Kelly G. Richardson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Common law.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/common%20law. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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