Legal systems refer to the set of rules and regulations that govern a society, determining how disputes are resolved, punishments are administered, and rights and responsibilities are defined.
Related terms
Common law: A legal system derived from custom and judicial precedent rather than written statutes.
Civil law: A legal system based on codified laws established by legislative bodies.
Constitutional law: The branch of law that deals with the interpretation and application of a country's constitution. It often involves issues related to individual rights and government powers.