Historical Law
/ˈhɪstərɪkəl lɔː/
Definitions
- (n.) Law that originates from and reflects the legal principles, statutes, and customs of a past period, often studied to understand the evolution of modern legal systems.
The professor specializes in historical law to trace the development of property rights.
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Commentary
Historical law is primarily a noun referring to laws from the past; it is important in comparative legal analysis and understanding the roots of current laws.
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