FOLIO Ontology

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https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/R7KfGheIupP0PG2C1rTmpgc
Label Common Law System
Preferred Label Anglo-American Law
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Case-Based Law

Definition

Common Law is a legal system characterized by case law developed by judges through decisions in individual cases, rather than through legislative statutes or executive branch action. This system relies heavily on the doctrine of precedent, where past judicial decisions are authoritative in future cases.

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