lex non scripta
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of lex non scripta
From Latin lēx nōn scrīpta
Example Sentences
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If anybody asks me, "Is this well done?" expecting me to enter on the discussion of the lex non scripta, I shall reply that this is not my trade.
From A History of the French Novel, Vol. 2 To the Close of the 19th Century by Saintsbury, George
Blackstone divides the civil law of England into lex scripta or statute law, and lex non scripta or common law.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 7 "Columbus" to "Condottiere" by Various
This it is that gives it it's weight and authority; and of this nature are the maxims and customs which compose the common law, or lex non scripta, of this kingdom.
From Commentaries on the Laws of England Book the First by Blackstone, William, Sir
The lex non scripta prevailed before letters were invented.
From Landholding in England by Fisher, Joseph, the younger, of Youghal
We were not of the number who availed themselves of this lex non scripta, forasmuch as more than one visit in time past hath somewhat worn off the novelty of the thing.
From A Collection of College Words and Customs by Hall, Benjamin Homer
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