which best defines common law?\n○ law based on the wishes of legislators\n○ law based on precedent\n○ law…

which best defines common law?\n○ law based on the wishes of legislators\n○ law based on precedent\n○ law based on a priest’s rulings\n○ law based on a judge’s feelings

which best defines common law?\n○ law based on the wishes of legislators\n○ law based on precedent\n○ law based on a priest’s rulings\n○ law based on a judge’s feelings

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Brief Explanations:

Common law is a legal system where law is developed from judicial decisions (precedents) rather than legislative statutes alone. The first option refers to statutory law (legislators' wishes), the third is not a basis for common law, and the fourth is incorrect as common law is based on reasoned decisions, not feelings. So the correct definition is law based on precedent.

Answer:

B. law based on precedent