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0 pointsusernew2y ago0 comments

"contracts" is civil law. to be illegal it would have to be criminal law. defamation is legal. it's a tort, you can get sued for it and lose. in civil court.

there is contract law, but breaking contract law is not illegal. a tort for example, is a tort, not a crime.

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hgsgm2y ago

Criminal law isn't the only law, so not the only source of illegality.

usernewOP2y ago

I am sorry to have to say this, as it detracts from discussion. you really need to read the full text of things to which you are replying, before replying. you are wrong, and your exact point was already explained. yes - criminal law is the only source of illegality. that is literally the definition of the word.

thaumasiotes2y ago

> criminal law is the only source of illegality. that is literally the definition of the word.

Your definition is not compatible with any common understanding of the word, or with any major dictionary.

Maybe you should check the definition of the word before taking a position on what it is, next time.

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xcdzvyn2y ago

Breaking civil law is a tort, it is not illegal.

Contracts are civil law. It is not illegal to breach a contract. It is a tort.

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