1N-UNCOUNT 习惯法;不成文法;判例法Common law is the system of law which is based on judges' decisions and on custom rather than on written laws. 习惯法;不成文法;判例法
Canadian libel law is based on English common law.
加拿大的诽谤法是以英国的习惯法为基础的。
2ADJ [ADJ n](未履行正式结婚手续)属于事实婚姻的 A common law relationship is regarded as a marriage because it has lasted a long time, although no official marriage contract has been signed. (未履行正式结婚手续)属于事实婚姻的