COMMON LAW Synonyms: 30 Similar and Opposite Words

common law

noun

Definition of common law

as in martial law

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Dissimilar Words

higher law

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Recent Examples of common law They are further accused of common law fraud and equitable fraud. — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 14 Aug. 2026 The parties are being sued for securities fraud, common law fraud, breach of contract and other claims. — Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026 English common law still governs substantial rules on cross-border finance, shipping, commercial contracts, and international arbitration. — Mark Jia, Foreign Affairs, 7 Aug. 2026 The evidentiary rules and the common law in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts clearly permitted that medical evidence to be presented, and yet it was blocked. — Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for common law

Recent Examples of Synonyms for common law

Noun

In February, Yoon was sentenced to life in prison for rebellion in connection with his martial law enforcement.

— ABC News, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026
Zelensky’s five-year term was originally expected to end in 2024, but elections in Ukraine have been postponed under martial law imposed following Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022.

— Nathan Hodge, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026