tiền lệ pháp
[tiən˨˩ le˧˨ʔ faːp̚˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) case law; precedent law (a legal system or source of law based on previous court decisions rather than strictly on statutes)
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Tiền lệ pháp là nguồn luật chính yếu trong hệ thống thông luật.Case law is a primary source of law in the common law system.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “tiền lệ pháp” mean?
(noun) case law; precedent law (a legal system or source of law based on previous court decisions rather than strictly on statutes)
Is “tiền lệ pháp” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.