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Unwritten Law
see synonyms of unwritten lawNoun
1. unwritten law
law based on customary behavior
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Unwritten Law
see synonyms of unwritten lawnoun
1.
the law based upon custom, usage, and judicial decisions, as distinguished from the enactments of a legislature, orders or decrees in writing, etc
2. the unwritten law
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Unwritten Law
see synonyms of unwritten law1.
law originating in custom, usage, court decisions, etc., rather than in the action of any lawmaking
body
2.
the traditionally assumed rule that a man may, with impunity, criminally assault the seducer or raper of his wife or daughter
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