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 They are further accused of common law fraud and equitable fraud. — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 14 Aug. 2026 The parties are being sued for securities fraud, common law fraud, breach of contract and other claims. — Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026 English common law still governs substantial rules on cross-border finance, shipping, commercial contracts, and international arbitration. — Mark Jia, Foreign Affairs, 7 Aug. 2026 The evidentiary rules and the common law in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts clearly permitted that medical evidence to be presented, and yet it was blocked. — Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for common law

Recent Examples of Synonyms for common law

Noun

Ukraine’s constitution bars elections from being held under martial law, which was introduced after Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022.

— Zahra Ullah, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026
South Korea shifted to a softer tone under current liberal President Lee Jae Myung, who took office last year after his conservative predecessor Yoon Suk Yeol was ousted over his brief imposition of martial law in December 2024.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of martial law

Noun

Someone who has just been arrested for driving under the influence isn’t thinking about statutes, motions and legal procedure.

— Matthew Nigro, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026
On the other hand, the fossil fuel industry contends the legislation would prevent states and environmental groups from weaponizing courts to stop projects for reasons beyond what is written in federal statutes.

— Jordan Blum, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026