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Comparative nomogenetics is the study of how legal ideas and systems have developed around the world. It looks at the similarities and differences between different legal systems and how they have evolved over time. This term was created by John Henry Wigmore, who also coined the terms comparative nomoscopy and comparative nomothetics.
Definition: Comparative nomogenetics is the study of the development of legal ideas and systems around the world. It is a term coined by John Henry Wigmore, along with comparative nomoscopy and comparative nomothetics.
For example, comparative nomogenetics would examine how the legal system in the United States developed from English common law, while the legal system in Japan developed from a combination of Chinese and European legal systems.
This field of study helps us understand how legal systems have evolved and how they differ from one another. By comparing legal systems, we can identify similarities and differences, and learn from each other's experiences.