Case-law
law established by judicial decisions in particular cases, instead of by legislative action.
Historical Examples
Circumstances might arise in which case-law might be applicable.
Parenthood and Race Culture Caleb Williams Saleeby
noun
law established by following judicial decisions given in earlier cases Compare statute law See also precedent (sense 1)
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the number of cases handled by a court, an agency, a social worker, etc., either at any given moment or over a stated period. Contemporary Examples The unit had to lay off staff, cut its caseload, and lacked the funds to take on statewide corruption cases. Yes, Rick Perry Could End Up Doing Time Dean […]
- Casemaker
a person or thing that makes cases, especially for books. a worker on leather articles who pastes the pieces together for sewing.
- Case management
noun a course of action for a situation involving an individual and the implementation of such a program; specifially, the process by which all health-related matters of a case are managed by a health professional
- Casemate
an armored enclosure for guns in a warship. a vault or chamber, especially in a rampart, with embrasures for artillery. Historical Examples Lieutenant Fourchon pressed the hand of the doctor, and left the casemate with him. Stand By The Union Oliver Optic He had felt hungry in the casemate, and the pangs of hunger had […]
- Cased
an often small or portable container for enclosing something, as for carrying or safekeeping; receptacle: a jewel case. a sheath or outer covering: a knife case. a box with its contents: a case of ginger ale. the amount contained in a box or other container: There are a dozen bottles to a case. a pair […]