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Religious law system

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Intro to Political Science

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A religious law system is a legal system where the laws are based on the texts, principles, and beliefs of a specific religion and are often considered to be divinely ordained. It governs not only personal conduct but also can extend to criminal, civil, and administrative matters in some societies.

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