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commonlawasopposedtoequity

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/ˌkɒmənˈlɔː əz əˈpəʊzd tuː ˈɛkwɪti/ · com-mon-law-as-op-posed-to-e-qui-ty

The legal system based on judicial decisions (common law) as opposed to a system based on principles of fairness and justice (equity).

Meanings

nounformal

The legal system based on judicial decisions (common law) as opposed to a system based on principles of fairness and justice (equity).

وہ قانونی نظام جو عدالتی فیصلوں (قانون عام) پر مبنی ہو، جیسا کہ انصاف اور عدل کے اصولوں (عدل) کے مقابلے میں۔

قانون عام جیسا کہ عدل

Qanoon Aam Jaisa Ke Adl

Synonyms

jurisprudencelegal frameworkjudicial systemقانون سازیقانونی ڈھانچہعدالتی نظام

Antonyms

anarchychaoslawlessnessانارکیبگاڑقانون کی عدم موجودگی

Common Collocations

  • common law principles
  • equity versus common law
  • application of common law

Example Sentences

Common law provides a framework for legal decisions that are established through court precedents.

قانون عام قانونی فیصلوں کے لئے ایک ڈھانچہ فراہم کرتا ہے جو عدالت کے بینکوں کے ذریعے قائم ہوتا ہے۔

Qanoon Aam Qanooni Faislon Ke Liye Ek Dhancha Faraham Karta Hai Jo Adalat Ke Banks Ke Zariye Qaim Hota Hai.

The distinction between common law and equity creates a duality in the legal system.

قانون عام اور عدل کے درمیان تفریق قانونی نظام میں دوہرا پن پیدا کرتی ہے۔

Qanoon Aam Aur Adl Ke Darmiyan Tafreeq Qanooni Nizam Mein Dohra Pan Paida Karti Hai.

Judges often turn to equity when the common law does not provide a sufficient remedy.

جب قانون عام کافی حل فراہم نہیں کرتا تو جج اکثر عدل کی طرف رجوع کرتے ہیں۔

Jab Qanoon Aam Kafi Hal Faraham Nahi Karta To Judge Aksar Adl Ki Taraf Rujo Karte Hain.

Easily Confused With

equity:Equity focuses on fairness and justice, while common law relies on established legal precedents.

💡 Memory Tip

Remember common law as the rules, and equity as the fairness.

Imagine a scale, with law books on one side and a heart on the other, balancing rules and fairness.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "common law, equity" — Common law refers to laws derived from judicial decisions and precedents, while equity refers to fairness and justice in legal contexts.

First known use: 17th century

The distinction between common law and equity emerged in England, where common law was based on established precedents, and equity focused on principles of fairness.