hukum perdata

Indonesian

Etymology

Compound of hukum (“law”) +‎ perdata (“civil (law)”), calque of Dutch burgerlijk recht (“civil law”). Coined by Indonesian sociologist M.M. Djojodigoeno.

Noun

hukum perdata (uncountable)

1. (law) civil law

   Synonym: hukum sipil

Synonyms

• undang-undang sivil (Brunei, Malaysia, Singapore)

Compounds

• hukum perdata antardaerah
• hukum perdata antargolongan
• hukum perdata formal
• hukum perdata materiel

 

Further reading

• “hukum perdata” in Kamus Besar Bahasa Indonesia, Jakarta: Agency for Language Development and Cultivation – Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology of the Republic of Indonesia, 2016.