case law

Definition of "case law"
  1. A type of law based on previous court decisions rather than regulations or statutes
How to use "case law" in a sentence
  1. The judge applied case law in making their decision.
  2. Case law plays a critical role in establishing legal precedents.
  3. Her appeal was successful due to relevant case law supporting her argument.
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