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Recent Examples of common law
Our Revolutionary fathers were influenced by the Bible, particularly as Scripture was interpreted through British common law.
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James O. Cunningham, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
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.
—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
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James O. Cunningham, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for common law
Noun
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Did Warren Buffett warn of Trump declaring martial law and 'canceling' democracy?—
Alex Crippen,
CNBC,
30 May 2026
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Tulsa was placed under martial law after Greenwood, the prosperous Black neighborhood commonly known as Black Wall Street, was attacked in 1921.—
Brooke Howard,
AJC.com,
23 May 2026
Noun
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To hold that a court may foreclose on the interest would defy the plain meaning of the words in the statute by allowing judgment creditors another means of pursuing the judgment debtor's interest in an LLC.—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Assumes the Legislature will make various changes to statute aimed at expediting project delivery, reducing costs, facilitating financing, and increasing the agency’s flexibility.—
Jon Coupal,
Oc Register,
25 May 2026
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“Common law.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/common%20law. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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