Meaning of civil law in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions

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  1. Noun

    civil law

    Definitions

    1. the body of laws established by a state or nation for its own regulation

    Antonyms

  2. 2. the legal code of ancient Rome

    Examples

    • « codified under Justinian »
    • « the basis for many modern systems of civil law »

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