🇨🇳Chinese Source WordCode: ZH

习惯法的

Pronunciation / Transliteration: xíguànfǎ de

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
common-law/ˈkɒm.ənˌlɔː/
adjectivenounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #28450 frequency
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🇨🇳 Example Sentence in Chinese:

"这是习惯法体系中的一个重要概念。"

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As adjective
  1. 1

    Based on custom and court decisions rather than statute law; or (of a marriage or spouse) established by cohabitation without formal ceremony.

    "They have been living together for ten years and are considered a common-law couple in this province."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from Middle English, referring to the unwritten law of England based on custom and court decisions, common to the entire kingdom, as distinguished from statute law or equity.

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