COMMON LAW Synonyms: 30 Similar and Opposite Words

common law

noun

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as in martial law

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Recent Examples of common law Police arrested Mountbatten-Windsor on suspicion of misconduct in public office, which is a common law offen se in England, meaning it was established through prior court decisions rather than legislation. —

Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026 State law and case precedent, often referred to as common law, provide trademark protection for marks used in commerce. —

Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 18 Feb. 2026 While under hypnosis, a common law enforcement practice at the time, Bianchi confessed to killing Mandic and Wilder, along with five of the Hillside Strangler victims. —

Kelsey Lentz, PEOPLE, 18 Jan. 2026 The media company and its subsidiaries made seven claims against Google, including common law fraud, unjust enrichment and unlawful deceptive acts or practices. —

Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 15 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for common law

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Noun

In Ukraine, a country under martial law since Russia’s full-scale invasion four years ago, there are strict rules about reporting a withdrawal by Ukrainian troops, for instance, or details of any significant movement of armor or weapons towards the front-line.

— Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 6 Mar. 2026
After Trump called for a presidential election in Ukraine, Zelensky signaled readiness for it even though it’s banned under martial law.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026