Legal Definitions - comparative law

Comparative law is the study of the similarities and differences between legal systems in different countries. It helps us understand how different legal systems work and how they are similar or different from each other.

• Comparing the legal system of the United States with that of France to see how they differ in terms of their approach to property rights.
• Comparing the legal system of Japan with that of China to see how they differ in terms of their approach to criminal law.

These examples illustrate how comparative law can be used to compare different legal systems and understand how they work. By comparing the legal systems of different countries, we can gain a better understanding of how the law works in different parts of the world.