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Classifications of Law - TSV
Laws can be classified according to various criteria. The tripartite classification of public law, private law, and social law forms the foundation of legal systems, while the distinction between written and unwritten law relates to sources of law. Additionally, classifications such as general law vs. special law, and mandatory vs. discretionary provisions are important for understanding the application and effect of laws. Understanding these classifications enables systematic comprehension of complex legal systems.
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01 public-law Public Law Law governing relationships between the state/public bodies and individuals, or among state organs. ["Constitutional Law","Administrative Law","Criminal Law","Civil Procedure Law","Criminal Procedure Law","Public International Law"]
02 private-law Private Law Law governing relationships between equal parties. ["Civil Law","Commercial Law","Company Law","Private International Law"]
03 social-law Social Law A third legal domain developed as an intermediate area between public and private law. ["Labor Law","Social Security Law","Economic Law","Environmental Law","Consumer Protection Law"]
04 written-law Written Law Law codified in written form. ["Constitution","Statutes","Cabinet Orders","Regulations","Ordinances","Treaties"]
05 unwritten-law Unwritten Law Law not codified in written form but having similar effect to written law. ["Customary Law","Principles of Reason","Case Law"]
06 general-law General Law Basic law applicable in all situations. ["Civil Code","Criminal Code"]
07 special-law Special Law Law applicable only in specific situations. ["Labor Standards Act","Road Traffic Act","Consumer Contract Act"]
08 mandatory-provision Mandatory Provision Legal provisions that cannot be altered by the parties' will. ["Criminal Law","Provisions on Public Order and Morals"]
09 discretionary-provision Discretionary Provision Legal provisions that can be altered by the parties' will. ["Civil Code (many provisions on obligations)","Contract provisions"]
10 domestic-law Domestic Law Law applicable within a single country. ["Constitution","Statutes","Ordinances"]
11 international-law International Law Law governing relationships among multiple countries. ["Public International Law","Private International Law","Treaties","International Customary Law"]
12 substantive-law Substantive Law Law defining the content of rights and obligations. ["Civil Law","Commercial Law","Criminal Law"]
13 procedural-law Procedural Law Law defining procedures for realizing rights and obligations. ["Civil Procedure Law","Criminal Procedure Law","Administrative Procedure Law"]