The case law
Example: Case law consists of legal decisions used as precedent
Definition
"The case law" refers to the body of legal decisions made by courts that serve as precedents for future cases. It is a collection of judicial rulings that interpret statutes, regulations, and constitutional provisions, guiding judges in resolving similar legal issues.
Etymology
The term "the case law" originates from the combination of 'case,' meaning a legal dispute brought before a court, and 'law,' referring to the system of rules. It reflects the practice of using past judicial decisions, or cases, as authoritative references in legal reasoning.
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"The case law" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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