Search results for: “list of international public law topics”
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Canon Law
A body of ecclesiastical law, which originated in the church of Rome, relating to matters of which that church has or claims jurisdiction. A canon is a rule of doctrine or of discipline, and is the term generally applied to designate the ordinances of councils and decrees of popes. The […]
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Canon Law
A body of ecclesiastical law, which originated in the church of Rome, relating to matters of which that church has or claims jurisdiction. A canon is a rule of doctrine or of discipline, and is the term generally applied to designate the ordinances of councils and decrees of popes. The […]
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Public Policy
The phrase is one of wide import covering all principles under which the freedom of contract or private dealings is restricted by law for the good of the community . The principle which declares that no one can lawfully do that which has a tendency to be injurious to public welfare. […]
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Commercial Law
Legal Definition and Related Resources of Commercial Law Meaning of Commercial Law Term which describes the law governing rights of those engaged in commerce and trade . The meaning of the term varies with its context. See Brooklyn City & Newton […]
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Due Process of Law
Law in its regular course of administration through courts of justice. 3 Story, Const. 264, 661; 18 How. (U. S.) 272; 13 N. Y. 378. It is the equivalent to law of the land, as used in Magna Charta. Co. Inst. 60; 18 How. (U. S.) 272; 11 Mich. 129. Whatever difficulty may […]
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Conflict Of Laws
Legal Definition and Related Resources of Conflict of laws Meaning of Conflict of laws A contrariety or opposition in the laws of states in those cases where, from their relations to each other, or to the subject-matter in dispute, the rights of the […]
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Conflict Of Laws
Legal Definition and Related Resources of Conflict of laws Meaning of Conflict of laws A contrariety or opposition in the laws of states in those cases where, from their relations to each other, or to the subject-matter in dispute, the rights of the […]
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Public
Legal Definition and Related Resources of Public Meaning of Public All the inhabitants of a particular place . The whole body politic; or the aggregate of the citizens of a state , district or municipality . Open to all, open for the use, […]
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Specialist
Financial Definition of Specialist Meaning of Specialist On an exchange, the member firm that is designated as the market maker (or dealer for a listed common stock). Only one specialist can be designated for a given stock, but dealers may be […]
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Civil List
The annual sum granted by the Parlamento of Great Britain at the commencement of each reign for the expenses of the Royal household establishment, as distinguished from the general exigencies of the state . This provision is made for the crown out of the taxes in lieu of its proper […]
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Public Domain
In its most general sense, all landed property owned by the public. In peculiar context it has been limited to unappropriated public lands. 68 Tex. 547. …
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Cameralistics
The science of finance or public revenue, comprehending the means of raising and disposing of it. Wharton. …
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Jurisdiction
Legal Definition and Related Resources of Jurisdiction Meaning of Jurisdiction The extent of legal authority and power . A term of large and comprehensive import , it generally denotes the lawful authority of a body to exercise power. The term […]