common law

柯林斯词典

1. N-UNCOUNT Common law is the system of law which is based on judges' decisions and on custom rather than on written laws. 习惯法
Canadian libel law is based on English common law. 加拿大的诽谤法是以英国的习惯法为根据的。
2. ADJ A common law relationship is regarded as a marriage because it has lasted a long time, although no official marriage contract has been signed. 按习惯法结合的[ADJ n]
...his common law wife. …他按习惯法结合的妻子。