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Meaning:
The body of laws established by a state or nation for its own regulation
Classified under:
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects
Hypernyms ("civil law" is a kind of...):
jurisprudence; law (the collection of rules imposed by authority)
Domain category:
jurisprudence; law (the collection of rules imposed by authority)
Domain member category:
case law; common law; precedent ((civil law) a law established by following earlier judicial decisions)
complaint ((civil law) the first pleading of the plaintiff setting out the facts on which the claim for relief is based)
accession ((civil law) the right to all of that which your property produces whether by growth or improvement)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "civil law"):
case law; common law; precedent ((civil law) a law established by following earlier judicial decisions)
legislation; statute law (law enacted by a legislative body)
Antonym:
international law (the body of laws governing relations between nations)
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Meaning:
The legal code of ancient Rome; codified under Justinian; the basis for many modern systems of civil law
Classified under:
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents
Synonyms:
jus civile; Justinian code; Roman law; civil law
Hypernyms ("civil law" is a kind of...):
legal code (a code of laws adopted by a state or nation)
Domain member category:
addiction ((Roman law) a formal award by a magistrate of a thing or person to another person (as the award of a debtor to his creditor); a surrender to a master)
novate (replace with something new, especially an old obligation by a new one)
stipulate (make an oral contract or agreement in the verbal form of question and answer that is necessary to give it legal force)
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∙ 11y agoHolds people legally responsible for destroying or damaging someone's fortune (money, assets, health, etc.).
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Which is supreme moral law or civil law?
Only in a theoretical context because there is no written 'moral law' that governs actions in society
What are the two categories of state law?
Civil and criminal law. I'm an 8th grader at Arthur F. Smith (2011-2012) And I learned this in Louisiana History. Civil Law: the relationship between/among indiviuals. Criminal Law: Protect society from wrongdoing of an individual.
Branch of Law that do not deal with crime?
The branch of law that does not deal with crimminal charges is called civil law.
Which type of law involves individuals and organizations seeking to resolve legal disputes?
civil law
A civil officer with power to administer the law?
justice of the peace
Did the Civil War accomplish it's goals?
yes
Is civil law a source of law?
It is a source of CIVIL law, yes.
What area of law is deportation Is it civil or criminal?
Civil Law
What is the civil rights movement trying to accomplish?
to lead or goverment
What law are torts and breaches of contract violations of?
They are violations of CIVIL Law.
How can you use the word civil law in a sentence?
civil law in a sentences
How did dutch law effect sa and roman law?
Dutch law has not affected Roman Law. it is the other way round. The Romans were around centuries before Holland was even formed. Dutch civil law is based on French civil law, which in turn is based on Roman civil law. In 1992 new law codes which were heavily influenced by German civil law, which in turn is also based on Roman civil Law, were introduced. Dutch civil law affects the Dutch as it is the law of Holland.
When was Civil Law Commentaries created?
Civil Law Commentaries was created in 2008.
Does Russia have civil law?
Yes, Russia has the civil law. This is the relationship between citizens and the State. The civil law consists of the Civil Code of Russian Federation and other federal laws adopted in accordance with it, governing civil law relations. Civil law relations may also be regulated by decrees of the President of Russia, which must not contradict the Civil Code and other laws.
How does civil law go into sport?
Civil law is used in sports when negotiating contracts.
When was Harvard Civil Rights-Civil Liberties Law Review created?
Harvard Civil Rights-Civil Liberties Law Review was created in 1966.
How much do civil law attorneys in CA typically make?
Pay for civil law attorneys in California can be varied depending on the type of civil law and the position. Most civil law attorneys make anywhere from $85,000 to $125,000 a year.
