case law
noun
law established by judicial decisions in particular cases, instead of by legislative action.
Origin of case law
First recorded in 1860–65
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Example sentences from the Web for case law
Circumstances might arise in which case-law might be applicable.
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British Dictionary definitions for case law
case law
noun
law established by following judicial decisions given in earlier cases
Compare statute law See also precedent (def. 1)