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LAW (0. Eng. lagu, M. Eng. lawe; from an old Teutonic root lag, " lie," what lies fixed or evenly; cf. Lat. lex, Fr. loi), ...
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Law of the Flag definition:
A principle of maritime and international law; that the sailors and vessel will be subject to the laws of the state corresponding to the flag flown by the vessel.
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Law clerks - Persons trained in the law who assist the judges in researching legal opinions.
Lawsuit - A civil action; a court proceeding to enforce a right (rather than to convict a criminal).
Law French is an archaic language originally based on Old Norman and Anglo-Norman, but increasingly influenced by Parisian French and, later, English.
Law Centre: An office staffed by advice workers and lawyers, usually funded by a local authority, who will give free legal advice and will help with certain cases.
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Civil law - All law that is not criminal law. Usually pertains to the settlement of disputes between individuals, organizations or groups and having to do with the establishment, recovery or redress of private and civil rights.
Law Of The Case
(n) Law of the case is the legal views arrived and pronounced by the judge with respect to the lawsuit pending before him.
natural law
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natural person
n. a real human being, as distinguished from a corporation, which...
Bill A proposed law or piece of legislation put before a legislature for approval. Commencement See Entry into force.
Highly qualified, full-time judges, the Law Lords carried out the judicial work of the House of Lords until 30 July 2009. The final appeal hearings and judgments of the House of Lords took place on 30 July 2009.
Jus - A right that is recognised in law
Jus naturale - Natural justice
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Law. Latin lex. 1. A rule of action dictated by a superior being. 1 Bl. Com. 38. The command of a superior. 1 Shars. Bl. Com. 39. 2.
LAW
All the rules of conduct that have been approved by the government and which are in force over a certain territory and which must be obeyed by all persons on that territory (eg. the "laws" of Australia).
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Abrogatio: Repeal of a previously established law.
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Law Guardian: An attorney that is typically assigned by the judge to represent the child or children in an intense custody battle.
Law List - A directory of attorneys.
Lease Contract - An agreement under which equipment or facilities can be obtained on a rental payment basis for a given period of time.
LAW. In its most general and comprehensive sense, law signifies a rule of action; and this term is applied indiscriminately to all kinds of action; whether animate or inanimate, rational or irrational. 1 Bl. Com. 38.
Case law
The entire collection of published legal decisions of the courts which, because of stare decisis, contributes a large part of the legal rules which apply in modern society.
Case Law:
That body of Court decisions that act as precedents in the interpretation of various Acts. In some cases, the rule is not in statute books but can be found as a principle of law established by a judge in some recorded case.
Case Law: Law established by previous decisions of appellate courts, particularly the United States Supreme Court. (See stare decisis in Foreign Words Glossary.) ...
Case law: The law as laid down in cases that have been decided in the decisions of the courts.
Charge: The criminal offense which is contained in the indictment.
Chambers: A judge's office.
Case Law: Also known as common law. The law created by judges when deciding individual disputes or cases.
Case of First Impression: A novel legal question that comes before a court.
Civil Law: That part of the law which governs relationships between people where there is no criminal activity involved.
COMMON LAW MARRIAGE: a common law marriage comes about when a man and woman who are free to marry agree to live together as husband and wife without the formal ceremony.
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COMMON LAW - Law based upon previous decisions of courts or referring to the body of laws passed down from England to America.
Law of populations
Population-based legal analysis is the theoretical foundation of public health law.
LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER - An employee, the duties of whose position are primarily the prevention, investigation, apprehension, or detention of individuals suspected or convicted of offenses against the criminal laws, ...
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TACIT LAW.
A law which derives its authority from the common consent of the people, without any legislative enactment. 1 Bouv. Inst. n. 120. ... more ...
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Branch of law governing the creation and operation of administrative agencies.
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Enabling Law: Law enacted by a state setting forth the legal parameters by which local governments may operate. Source of authority for enacting local preservation ordinances.
Adoption Law
the area of law that deals with the relationship of parent to child of another person, usually a minor, by official legal action.
ADR
Abbreviation for alternative dispute resolution.
GLOSSARY OF ROMAN LAW
accusatio - the bringing of a criminal charge, normally (until the early Empire) by a private citizen who, acting as the accuser (delator) lodged a complaint with a magistrate.
LawStatutes, acts, regulations, rules, standards and principles that govern people. Law can also be based on court decisions.
law and motion - levy - A seizure; the obtaining of money by legal process through seizure and sale of property.
liability - A legal responsibility, obligation, or debt.
Law - The combination of those rules and principles of conduct promulgated by legislative authority, derived from court decisions and established by local custom.
law clerk (or staff attorney): Assist judges with research and drafting of opinions.
librarian: Meets the information needs of the judges and lawyers.
Law Librarian: Court staff who maintain legal reference and research materials for public use.
Legal Aid or Legal Services: Free legal representatives in civil cases for income eligible persons. Call 1-800-453-3320 to apply.
law and motion - A setting before a judge at which time a variety of motions, pleas, sentencings, orders to show cause or procedural requests may be presented. Normally, evidence is not taken. Defendants must be present.
Law - The enforceable rules that govern individual and group conduct in a society. The law establishes standards of conduct, the procedures governing standards of conduct, and the remedies available when the standards are not adhered to.
law Rules and principles of conduct established by the constitution, the legislature, or the courts.
LBC Legislative Budget Committee. Audit committee of state legislature. Both houses represented.
LC Lower Courts.
Law
All the rules of conduct which are in force over a certain territory and which must be obeyed by all persons on that territory (e.g.. the "laws" of England).
Case Law
Reported court decisions forming the body of jurisprudence.
Cause Of Action
A claim which will support a valid lawsuit; the lawsuit itself.
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Common Law - General term for law made by judges and recorded in cases. Some of the countries that follow common law include Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States and Canada.
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Common Law - older than our nation, it originated in England and came to America with the colonists. It is law that comes from tradition and judicial decisions, not from some legislative act. Sometimes called case law.
common law: the body of law arising from decisions made by the courts. Also called "case law".
concurrent sentence: sentences for more than one crime in which the time of each is to be served at the same time, rather than successively ...
common lawGeneral provisions of law existing before codification or interpretation by courts.
comparative negligenceThe degree to which a person contributed to his/her own injury, damage or death. Usually measured in terms of percentage.
Family law - Those areas of the law pertaining to families, i.e., marriage, divorce, child custody, juvenile, paternity, etc.
COMMON-LAW MARRIAGE: In some states, a couple is considered married if they meet certain requirements, such as living together as husband and wife for a specific length of time.
common law: the body of law which originated in England and upon which present day U.S. law is based
compensatory damages: reimbursement for actual loss or injury, as distinguished from exemplary or punitive damages ...
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