Legal precedent

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Word definitions in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
noun EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS ▪ After a consideration of the theories, the case law from both the nineteenth and twentieth centuries will be examined. ▪ Because the Internet is new, there is little relevant case law in this area. ▪ It is helpful therefore to ...

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. a system of jurisprudence based on judicial precedents rather than statutory laws; "common law originated in the unwritten laws of England and was later applied in the United States" [syn: common law , precedent ] (civil law) a law established by following ...

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. Law or system of laws established based on judicial precedent rather than on statutory laws created by legislation.