A judge-made law that originated in England from the decisions shaped according to prevailing custom. Decisions were reapplied to similar situations and, thus, gradually became common to the nation.
COMMON LAW
Meaning of COMMON LAW in English
UNODC Money-Laundering terms English dictionary. Английский словарь терминов управления ООН по отмыванию денег, преступности и наркотикам. 2012