Contemporary Law
/kənˈtɛmpəˌrɛri lɔː/
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- (n.) The body of law currently in effect, reflecting recent statutes, judicial decisions, and legal principles applicable at present time.
Contemporary law evolves as courts interpret new legislation.
- (adj.) Relating to or characteristic of the law as it exists in the present era, often contrasted with historical or classical legal doctrines.
The textbook focuses on contemporary law rather than ancient legal systems.
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Contemporary law encompasses the dynamic and current legal rules and interpretations, highlighting the importance of referencing up-to-date sources in legal practice and scholarship.
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