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The term is used to denote three distinct concepts:
The term is used to denote three distinct concepts:
1. Common law as opposed to statute law. That is, the law of precedent as opposed to the law expressed in legislation. In the common law countries judges will apply the common law in the absence of a statute governing a particular matter in issue.
1. Common law as opposed to [[statute]] law. That is, the law of precedent as opposed to the law expressed in legislation. In the common law countries judges will apply the common law in the absence of a statute governing a particular matter in issue.
2. Common law as opposed to [[Civil Law]]. That is, the common law legal system as opposed to the legal system adopted by most of continental Europe.
2. Common law as opposed to [[Civil Law]]. That is, the common law legal system as opposed to the legal system adopted by most of continental Europe.