private law

== English == === Noun === private law (uncountable) (law) The area of law pertaining to the relationships between private persons (natural or legal persons including corporations), as opposed to relations between the state and private persons. ==== Usage notes ==== Major subdivisions of private law (depending on the jurisdiction) include civil law, business law (including corporate, trade, and financial laws), labor law, and civil procedure. ==== Antonyms ==== public law ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== private international law conflicts of law