COMMON LAW Synonyms: 30 Similar and Opposite Words

common law

noun

Definition of common law

as in martial law

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Dissimilar Words

higher law

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Recent Examples of common law History belies that interpretation, as prior to the amendment, common law prevailed and all (except Blacks, Amerindians and offspring of diplomats) were regarded as citizens at birth (one of the unenumerated rights of the Ninth Amendment). — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2026 The Law Commission has argued that the common law is sufficiently flexible to recognise a distinct category of personal property capable of accommodating crypto-tokens and other digital assets and has recommended legislation to remove any uncertainty. — Susie Violet Ward, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026 The Breadth of California’s Injury Claim Protections Beyond the pure comparative fault doctrine, California has developed an extensive body of statutory and common law protections for personal injury victims. — Anton Lucanus may 7, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2026 Facial recognition is an increasingly common law enforcement tool, with public databases holding images of 117 million Americans, according to the Center on Privacy and Technology at Georgetown Law School. — Alyssa Spady, CBS News, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for common law

Recent Examples of Synonyms for common law

Noun

In late 2022, the Kremlin declared martial law in several areas along the border of Ukraine, which allows the government to seize property, restrict movement, limit public gatherings, detain foreigners and forcibly relocate residents, according to the State Department.

— Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2026
Kim, already sentenced to four years in a separate bribery and stock-manipulation case, faces prosecution alongside ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol as South Korea probes his martial law rule and political allies.

— Kim Tong-Hyung, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026

Definition of martial law

Noun

The statute would ban federal officers from wearing masks or shielding their identities.

— Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
The city is recommending zoning regulations that fall in line with state statute while trying to calm residents who are worried data centers will overwhelm resources like water and energy and impose on their quality of life.

— Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 2 July 2026