Meaning of civil law in English

1. Pronunciation

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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

   • international law
   • law of nations
2. 2. the legal code of ancient Rome

   Examples

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