A tradição continental
Example: A tradição continental influencia profundamente o sistema jurídico local.
Definition
"A tradição continental" refers to the body of legal and philosophical thought originating in continental Europe, characterized by systematic codification and emphasis on written laws and principles, profoundly influencing local legal systems and jurisprudence.
Etymology
The term "a tradição continental" derives from the Latin root 'traditio,' meaning 'to hand over or deliver,' combined with 'continental,' referring to the European continent. It highlights the transmission of legal and philosophical ideas across European countries, contrasting with common law traditions.
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the continental tradition