Question

As new states came into the Union, generally their legislatures adopted ______, incorporating the common law definitions of crimes and punishments to the extent that they did not conflict with other enacted law.

Answer 1

Answer: Reception statute

Explanation: Reception statute is a statutory law adopted as a former British colony becomes independent by which the new nation receives or adopts, the English common law before its independence to the extent not explicitly rejected by the legislative body or constitution of the new nation.