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There are 2 meanings of the phrase
Case Law.
Case Law - as a noun
A system of jurisprudence based on judicial precedents rather than statutory laws
Example: "Common law originated in the unwritten laws of england and was later applied in the united states"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
precedent(civil law) a law established by following earlier judicial decisions
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precedentExample Sentences
"The judge cited a previous case law to support his ruling."
"Lawyers often refer to case law to analyze similar legal situations."
"The Supreme Court's decision set a new precedent in case law."
"The attorney presented a compelling argument based on case law."
"The legal team conducted extensive research on relevant case law."
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