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  • Beacon

    What does Beacon mean in American Law? The definition of Beacon in the law of the United States, as defined by the lexicographer Arthur Leff in his legal dictionary is: One ancient meaning was a pile of readily inflammable materials kept ready for firing as a warning of invasion. – Beacon […]

  • Beaconage

    Money paid for the maintenance of a beacon. Oomyn, Dig. Navigation (H). …

  • Censorship

    Legal Definition and Related Resources of Censorship Meaning of Censorship The regulation or curtailment of the freedom of speech and expression in any form in the interest of good morals and the preservation of peace and order . Any examination […]

  • Indicator

    nounattestant attester augury auspice badge beacon clue cue emblem ensign flag foreshadowing harbinger herald hint index informant informe…

  • Indicator

    nounattestant attester augury auspice badge beacon clue cue emblem ensign flag foreshadowing harbinger herald hint index informant informe…

  • Abandonment

    Adoption Legal Definition of Abandonment Meaning of Abandonment Desertion of a child by a parent or adult primary caregiver with no provisions for continued childcare nor with any apparent intention to return to resume caregiving.Learn more […]

  • I.F.F.

    I.F.F. I.F.F. in Maritime Law Note: There is more information on maritime/admiralty law here.The following is a definition of I.F.F., produced by Tetley, in the context of admiralty law: Institute of Freight Forwarders – The former name of the British International Freight Association, (see […]

  • Capitalism

    Capitalism

    International Trade Meaning and Definition of Capitalism Meaning of Capitalism An economic system that is based on private ownership; economic development is proportionate to and dependent upon the accumulation and reinvestment of […]

  • Capitalism

    Capitalism

    International Trade Meaning and Definition of Capitalism Meaning of Capitalism An economic system that is based on private ownership; economic development is proportionate to and dependent upon the accumulation and reinvestment of […]

  • Public Interest

    Resources Legal English Vocabulary: Public Interest in Spanish Online translation of the English legal term public interest into Spanish: interés público (English to Spanish translation) . More about legal dictionary from english to spanish online. Related to the Legal Thesaurus […]

  • Wife

    A woman who has a husband living….

  • Communicative Rationality

    See Also Governance Communication Deliberative Democracy Groupthink Logic of Appropriateness Organizational Learning Participatory Democracy Pragmatism Rational Choice Theory Rationality Reflexivity Sensemaking Social Constructivism Strategic Planning Further Reading Eriksen, E. O., & […]

  • Communicative Rationality

    See Also Governance Communication Deliberative Democracy Groupthink Logic of Appropriateness Organizational Learning Participatory Democracy Pragmatism Rational Choice Theory Rationality Reflexivity Sensemaking Social Constructivism Strategic Planning Further Reading Eriksen, E. O., & […]

  • Trinity House

    Legal Definition and Related Resources of Trinity house Meaning of Trinity house In English law. The short name usually given to a society incorporated in the reign of Henry VIII., and charged by successive acts of parliament with duties relating […]

  • Husband

    A man who has a wife. …