private law
English
Noun
private law (uncountable)
- (law) The area of law pertaining to the relationships between private persons (natural or legal persons including corporations), as opposed to relations between the state and private persons.
Usage notes
- Major subdivisions of private law (depending on the jurisdiction) include civil law, business law (including corporate, trade, and financial laws), labor law, and civil procedure.
Antonyms
- public law
Translations
area of law
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See also
- private international law
- conflicts of law