Common law
Common law noun - (civil law) a law established by following earlier judicial decisions.
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Canon and common law are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Canon" instead a noun phrase "Common law".
Canon
Canon noun - A collection or system of rules of conduct.
Usage example: the ABA Model Code of Professional Responsibility is a lawyer's canon
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Common law and canon are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Common law" instead a noun "Canon".
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