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  • Codification

    Legal Definition and Related Resources of Codification Meaning of Codification The process of bringing together the rules that govern a particular area of common law . Synonyms of Codification […]

  • Codification

    Legal Definition and Related Resources of Codification Meaning of Codification The process of bringing together the rules that govern a particular area of common law . Synonyms of Codification […]

  • Repeal

    Annulling or the abrogation or the revocation of a statute by the enactment of a subsequent statute which latter one expressly declares that the former one is repealed. Repeal may be express or by implication . A prior statute is said to be repealed by implication if its […]

  • Commercial Code

    A codification dealing with most aspects of commercial transactions. The Uniform Commercial Code was promulgated in 1952 through the joint efforts of the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws and the American Law Institute.

  • Classification

    Legal Definition and Related Resources of Classification Meaning of Classification A grouping into classes, recognizable as such by certain common distinguishing features. Davison v Parke, Austin & Lipscomb, 19 N.Y.S.2d 117, 173 Misc. 782. […]

  • Constitution

    Legal Definition and Related Resources of Constitution Meaning of Constitution The established form of government in a state , kingdom or country; a system of fundamental rule, principles and ordinances for the government of a state or nation , […]

  • Process

    Legal Definition and Related Resources of Process Meaning of Process The proceedings in any action or prosecution , real or personal , civil or criminal , from the beginning to the end; strictly, the summons by which one is cited into a court , […]

  • Capital

    Hello Hello Legal Definition and Related Resources of Capital Meaning of Capital As an adjective, means chief , principal , or of pertaining to the death penalty , punishable with death. As a noun, in commercial parlance, means the fund or the […]

  • Civil Action

    One founded on private rights . Western union v Taylor, 11 S.E. 396, 84 Ga. 408. Encompasses equitable or legal relief or both. Luddington v Merrill, 71 A. 504, 81 Conn. 400.

  • Bills Of Lading

    Bills of Lading & Related Documents in Maritime Law Note: There is more information on maritime/admiralty law here.The following is a definition of Bills of Lading & Related Documents, produced by Tetley, in the context of admiralty law: a) Bill of lading [Translation of Bills of Lading […]

  • Enactment

    Legal Definition and Related Resources of Enactment Meaning of Enactment The process of bringing a statute into law. Synonyms of Enactment noun act bill charter codification […]

  • Legalization

    Legal Definition and Related Resources of Legalization Meaning of Legalization The act of making legal or lawful . Legalization Alternative Definition The act of making lawful. By legalization is […]

  • Egislation

    (Lawmaking), noun codification of laws enacting laws formulating rules for the future legislative process preparation of laws foreign phrases: Legesfigendi et refigendi consuetudo est periculosissima The practice of making and remakin…