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== Civil Law (legal system) ==

'''Civil Law''' (pronounced: /ˈsɪv.əl lɔː/) is a legal system originating from [[Roman law]], with its core principles codified into a referable system, which serves as the primary source of law. This can be contrasted with [[Common law]], which is based on precedent, or case law.

=== Etymology ===

The term "Civil Law" derives from the Latin ''ius civile'', the law applicable to all Roman ''cives'' or citizens. Its origins are connected to the ancient Romans who developed a comprehensive legal system, including laws, forms of procedure, terms for legal pleadings, and specific terminology.

=== Related Terms ===

* [[Code (law)]]: A systematic collection of laws, rules, or regulations, grouped together in a structured form.
* [[Common law]]: A legal system that develops law through judicial decisions and precedent.
* [[Jurisprudence]]: The theoretical study of law, or the science of law.
* [[Legal code]]: A written code of laws that are enforced. This may deal with areas like contracts, torts, family law, and property.
* [[Roman law]]: The legal system of ancient Rome, and the legal developments which occurred before the 7th century AD.

=== See Also ===

* [[Civil code]]
* [[Civil procedure]]
* [[Law of obligations]]
* [[Property law]]

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