1. a branch of law dealing with the legal relationships of private individuals. Cf. public law (def. 2).
2. a statute affecting only one person or a small number of persons directly.
[ 1765-75 ]
1. a branch of law dealing with the legal relationships of private individuals. Cf. public law (def. 2).
2. a statute affecting only one person or a small number of persons directly.
[ 1765-75 ]
Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary. Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House . 2012