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Inspection

Legal Definition and Related Resources of Inspection

Meaning of Inspection

A close scrutiny ; an examination .

Inspection Alternative Definition

(Lat. inspicere, to look into). The examination of certain articles made by law subject to such examination, so that they may be declared fit for commerce. The decision of the inspectors is not final. The object of the law is to protect the community from fraud, and to preserve the character of the merchandise abroad. 8 Cow. (N. Y.) 45. See 1 Johns. (N. Y.) 205; 13 Johns. (N. Y.) 331; 2 Gaines (N. Y.) 312; 3 Gaines (N. Y.) 207. In Practice. Elxamination. Books and Records. The inspection of all public records is free to all persons who have an interest in them, upon payment of the usual fees. 7 Mod. 129; 1 Strange, 304; 2 Strange, 260, 954, 1005. But it seems a mere stranger, who has no such interest, has no right at common law. 8 Term R. 390. A stockholder has, as a general rule, the right to inspect the books and records of his corporation.

Synonyms of Inspection

noun

  • appraisal
  • ascertainment
  • assessment
  • careful scrutiny
  • critical examination
  • critical viewing
  • critique
  • evaluation
  • examination
  • exploration
  • inquest
  • inquiry
  • inventory
  • observation
  • perusal
  • reconnaissance
  • review
  • scrutiny
  • study
  • surveillance
  • survey
  • trial
  • visual examination
  • Associated Concepts: audit
  • authority to inspect
  • inspection for patent or latent defects
  • inspection of premises
  • inspection of records
  • on sight inspection
  • subject to inspection

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Legal English Vocabulary: Inspection in Spanish

Online translation of the English legal term inspection into Spanish: inspección (English to Spanish translation) . More about legal dictionary from english to spanish online.

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See Also

  • Law Dictionaries.
  • Codex Alimentarius; FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization); Food Safety; Food Trade Associations; Government Agencies; International Agencies.
  • Further Reading

    Codex Alimentarius website with links to WTO, OIE, IPPC. Available at https://www.codexalimentarius.net.

    Food and Drug Administration website. Available at https://www.fda.gov. See the Office of Regulatory Affairs information on import inspections.

    World Trade Organization website. Available at https://www.wto.org. Contains Sanitary and Phytosanitary Agreement information. See the agreement on the Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures.

    USDA websites. Available at https://www.fsis.usda.gov and https://www.aphis.usda.gov.

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    Concept of Inspection in the context of Real Property

    A short definition of Inspection: An examination of property for various reasons, such as a termite inspection, inspection to see if required repairs were made before funds are released, etc.

    Concept of Inspection in the context of Real Property

    A short definition of Inspection: An examination of property for various reasons, such as a termite inspection, inspection to see if required repairs were made before funds are released, etc.

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    • Government
    • Government Contract
    • Local Government
    • Public Administration
    • Administrative Law
    • Public Law

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