common law

com·mon law

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kom-uh n law]
- /ˈkɒm ən lɔ/
- /ˈkɒmən lɔː/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kom-uh n law]
- /ˈkɒm ən lɔ/

Definitions of common law words

noun common law the body of law based on judicial decisions and custom, as distinct from statute law 4
uncountable noun common law Common law is the system of law which is based on judges' decisions and on custom rather than on written laws. 3
adjective common law A common law relationship is regarded as a marriage because it has lasted a long time, although no official marriage contract has been signed. 3
noun common law the law of a state that is of general application, as distinct from regional customs 3
noun common law denoting a marriage deemed to exist after a couple have cohabited for several years 3
noun common law the law of a country or state based on custom, usage, and the decisions and opinions of law courts: it is now largely codified by legislative definition 3

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common law popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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