Sentences with phrase «unwritten body of law»

An unwritten body of law based on general custom and usage which is recognized and enforced by the courts.

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That standard «requires courts to give deference to a professional body's interpretation of its own professional standards,» (paragraph 32) whether written or unwritten, so long as it is justified, transparent and intelligible, within the range of reasonable outcomes, and defensible in respect of the facts and law.