Rettsområdet
Rettsområdet refers to the legal sphere or the domain of law. It encompasses all aspects related to the creation, interpretation, application, and enforcement of laws and legal principles within a given jurisdiction. This includes the body of statutes, regulations, judicial decisions, and customs that govern society. The rettsområdet can be broadly categorized into public law, which deals with the relationship between the state and individuals or organizations, and private law, which governs relationships between individuals or private entities.
Within the rettsområdet, various legal fields exist, such as criminal law, civil law, administrative law, and