A. Give the definitions for the following terms and expressions or explain in other words

1. civil law

2. legal proceedings

3. private law

4. public law

5. civil code

B. Answer the following questions using the information from the text:

What is civil law typically contrasted with?

What does the term civil law also denote?

What the main feature of a civil law system?

When and where were the early custom and laws of Rome put in writing?

What does private law include?

What does public law consist of?

2. Complete the following sentences according to the information from the text:

1. Civil law is usually contrasted with …

2. The term civil law is used to mark all …

3. The most evident characteristic of a civil law system is …

4. The rise of nationalism led to the adoption of …

5. The civil law tradition makes …

6. Private law involves …

7. Public law is composed of …

3. Match the following legal terms with their definitions:

1. code	a) a traditional practice that is so long-established and universal that it has acquired the force of law
2. contract	b) system of accepted laws and regulations that govern procedure or behavior in particular circumstances or within a particular profession
3. custom	c) the law of a state dealing with the rights of private citizens; a system of law based on Roman law rather than common law or canon law
4. civil law	d) a session of an official body that has authority to try cases, resolve disputes, or make other legal decisions
5. court	e) a formal or legally binding agreement