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civil law > 2 senses
NOUN1civil lawThe body of laws established by a state or nation for its own regulation
2civil law, Roman law, Justinian code, jus civileThe legal code of ancient Rome
civil law > noun 1, group
MeaningThe body of laws established by a state or nation for its own regulation.
Contraryinternational law, law of nations
Category ofcase law, precedent, common law; complaint; accession
Categorylaw, jurisprudence
Broaderlaw, jurisprudence
Narrowercase law, precedent, common law; legislation, statute law
civil law > noun 2, communication
MeaningThe legal code of ancient Rome. Codified under Justinian. The basis for many modern systems of civil law.
SynonymsRoman law, Justinian code, jus civile
Category ofaddiction; novate; stipulate
Broaderlegal code

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