FOLIO Ontology

Civil Law System

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https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/RDFL8kZyR3c9ZZnIdisSm9o
Preferred Label Napoleonic Law System
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Code Law Continental Law Roman Law System

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Civil Law is a legal system that is primarily based on written codes and statutes, rather than case law. This system emphasizes comprehensive sets of laws that are codified and accessible, guiding judges in applying the law to individual cases.

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