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- pronunciation:
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law
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noun |
| definition 1: |
the section of law that deals with the rights of the citizens, as distinct from laws that regulate criminal acts, military personnel, or international trade.
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| definition 2: |
an ancient Roman body of laws that applied to the private citizens of Rome.
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| definition 3: |
any system of law formulated from the ancient Roman system, as distinct from church law or common law.
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| derivation: |
civil-law (adj.) |
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