house law

house law. Hist. A regulatory code promulgated by the head of a royal or noble family, or of a prominent private family, governing intrafamily relationships and acts concerning events such as marriage, disposition of property, and inheritance. • Such a code had no legal authority but was enforced within the family by personal and economic sanctions.

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译员Matthew，毕业于英国顶尖的高级翻译学院，专注翻译各种与争议解决有关的法律文件。