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direito consuetudinário

substantivo

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common law

noun

Definitions of common law

English

(modifier) a partner in a marriage that is recognised in some jurisdictions but which is not the result of a civil or religious ceremony

Throughout his life he referred to her as his 'common law wife' and his 'only friend'.

English

the body of law formed through court decisions, as opposed to law formed through statutes or written legislation

The English common law has evolved over some 350 years, with judges basing their decisions on those made by predecessors.