Maryland Code, LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT 9-102
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- Common law: The legal system that originated in England and is now in use in the United States. It is based on judicial decisions rather than legislative action.
- Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
(a) This title shall be construed to carry out its general purpose.
(b) The rule that a statute in derogation of the common law is to be strictly construed does not apply to this title.