Case Law Defined (Immigration & Legal Terms)
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Case Law
The United States is a "Common Law" country, which means that prior rulings by the courts are considered to be equivalent to law; therefore, published opinions of Appellate Courts or .
Synonyms for Case Law:
- Legal Precedent
See Also These Terms for "Case Law":
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