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com·mon-law
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barrister and solicitor
an attorney who is licensed to prepare cases and argue them in court in the common-law provinces of Canada and in New Zealand and Australia. -
combo
A combo is a small group of musicians who play jazz, dance, or popular music. -
common-law marriage
a marriage deemed to exist after a couple have cohabited for several years -
compurgation
(formerly) a method of trial whereby a defendant might be acquitted if a sufficient number of persons swore to his innocence -
exchequer
A royal or national treasury. -
fellow-servant rule
the common-law rule that the employer is not liable to an employee for injuries resulting from the negligence of a fellow employee.