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common-law
ˈcommon-law
adjective [only before noun]
1. common-law marriage/husband/wife a relationship that is considered to be a marriage because the man and woman have lived together for a long time
2. according to or related to common law
common-law rules/courts/rights etc
ˈcommon-law
adjective [only before noun]1. common-law marriage/husband/wife a relationship that is considered to be a marriage because the man and woman have lived together for a long time
2. according to or related to common law
common-law rules/courts/rights etc