Sentence:  In general, the existing "acquis communautaire" was adhered to as closely as possible in the drafting of the PEICL [Principles of European Insurance Contract Law]. Exceptions were made where shortcomings could be identified. Therefore, a number of directives, for example the insurance <WSD>"acquis</WSD>", have been taken into account in the PEICL. 
Meaning of the word marked with <WSD> tags:  The accumulated legislation, legal acts, and court decisions which constitute the total body of European Union law.