Written law, also known as statute law, refers to the formal legislation enacted by a governing body or authority. There are several synonyms for this term, including codified law, legislative law, statutory law, and enacted law. These terms are often used interchangeably to refer to the same concept. However, more specific terms are also used to describe written law in certain contexts, such as civil law or common law. Additionally, the term "positive law" is sometimes used to describe written law that has been formally enacted, as opposed to customary law or natural law, which are unwritten legal systems based on tradition and moral principles.