HeyRuaHow to say “case law” in Irish
- Irish:
- cásdlí
- English:
- case law
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KAWS-dlee” /ˈkɑːsˌd̪ˠlʲiː/
- Plural:
- cásdlíthe (case laws)
- Genitive singular:
- cásdlí, an chásdlí (e.g. prionsabail an chásdlí, the principles of case law)
- Genitive plural:
- cásdlíthe, na gcásdlíthe (e.g. anailís na gcásdlíthe, the analysis of the case law)
What does “cásdlí” mean?
- case law
- Law based on the decisions made by courts in earlier cases, rather than on statutes.Also: precedent, judge-made law, case-law.
“Cásdlí” with the article
The plural of case law in Irish is cásdlíthe. Here is cásdlí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cásdlí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cásdlí, the Irish word for case law.
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Case law in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for case law?
The Irish for case law is cásdlí (pronounced “KAWS-dlee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cásdlíthe.
How do you pronounce cásdlí in Irish?
Cásdlí is said like “KAWS-dlee” (IPA /ˈkɑːsˌd̪ˠlʲiː/).
What is the plural of case law in Irish?
The plural of cásdlí is cásdlíthe; with the article, na cásdlíthe means “the case laws”. The genitive plural is cásdlíthe, as in anailís na gcásdlíthe (the analysis of the case law).
Why does cásdlí change to chásdlí or gcásdlí?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cásdlí becomes mo chásdlí (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcásdlí (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'cásdlí' and 'reachtaíocht'?
'Cásdlí' is law that comes from court decisions, while 'reachtaíocht' is legislation passed by a parliament such as an tOireachtas.
