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precedent vs common law

common law vs precedent

precedent and common law both are nouns.

precedent is an adjective but common law is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
precedent Yes Yes No No
common law Yes No No No
As nouns, precedent and common law are synonyms defined as:
  • precedent and common law: (civil law) a law established by following earlier judicial decisions
Other synonyms of precedent include case law.
As nouns, precedent and common law are synonyms defined as:
  • precedent and common law: a system of jurisprudence based on judicial precedents rather than statutory laws
Other synonyms of precedent include case law.
precedent (noun) common law (noun)
an example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time (civil law) a law established by following earlier judicial decisions
(civil law) a law established by following earlier judicial decisions a system of jurisprudence based on judicial precedents rather than statutory laws
a subject mentioned earlier (preceding in time)
a system of jurisprudence based on judicial precedents rather than statutory laws
precedent (adjective) common law (adjective)
preceding in time, order, or significance
Difference between precedent and common law

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