1. a legal or constitutional system in which two distinct systems of law operate simultaneously within the same jurisdiction, often referring to the coexistence of common law and civil law traditions.
Usage: formal; legal/constitutional context; primarily used in Canadian constitutional discourse

Examples

• Canada's bijuralism reflects the coexistence of English common law and French civil law traditions.
• The Constitution Act recognizes bijuralism as a fundamental aspect of Canadian legal heritage.
• Legal scholars debate how bijuralism affects the interpretation of federal statutes.
• Quebec's civil law system is a key component of Canada's bijuralism.
• Bijuralism requires judges to understand and apply two different legal frameworks.