common law in French
common law in French is common law, droit commun.
common law in French
common law
(legal, historical) Body of law and procedure administered in certain courts (known as law courts) in England and its former colonies characterized by a rigid system of writs, with a limited set of remedies (as opposed to equity or admiralty).
droit commun
(legal, Scots law, Roman-Dutch law) Law of general application throughout a country, province, or state as opposed to law having only a special or local application
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What is "common law" in French?
"common law" in French is common law, droit commun.
Are there other ways to say "common law" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "common law": common law, droit commun.
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