The set of rules by which a court hears and determines what happens in civil or criminal proceedings. The rules are designed to ensure a fair and consistent application of due process (in the U.S. or fundamental justice (in other common law countries) to all cases that come before a court.
... (1380 - 1471) was a medieval Christian monk and author of "Imitation of Christ", one of the most well known Christian books on devotion.
I. Life, Minor Writings ...