Civil law
Civil law (legal system)
Civil law (pronounced /ˈsɪv.əl lɔː/), also known as continental law, is a legal system originating in mainland Europe and adopted in much of the world. The civil law system is intellectualized within the framework of Roman law, and its core principles are codified into a referable system, which serves as the primary source of law.
Etymology
The term "civil law" comes from English legal scholarship and is used in English-speaking countries to lump together all legal systems of the jus commune tradition. The word "civil" is derived from the Latin word civis, meaning "citizen".
Related Terms
- Common law: A legal system that originated in medieval England and is based on court decisions rather than codified law.
- Statutory law: Written laws, typically enacted by a legislative body.
- Case law: Law established by judicial decisions in cases, as opposed to law created through statutes or written legislation.
- Legal code: A written code of laws that are enforced. This may deal with topics such as crimes, or it may deal with procedures.
- Roman law: The legal system of ancient Rome, and the legal developments which occurred before the 7th century AD.
- Jus commune: The common law of Europe, based on Roman law principles.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Civil law
- Wikipedia's article - Civil law
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