English for Law Students

1) statute

2) case law

3) rule

4) doctrine

5) code

6) precedent

a) the law as established by the outcome of former cases

b) a belief or set of beliefs held and taught by a Church, political party, or other group

c) an earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide to be considered in subsequent similar circumstances

d) one of a set of explicit or understood regulations or principles governing conduct or procedure within a particular area of activity

e) a written law passed by a legislative body

f) a systematic collection of laws or statutes