Search results for: “maxims of law”
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Maritime Law
Legal Definition and Related Resources of Maritime Law Meaning of Maritime Law The system of law which particularly relates to commerce and navigation , to harbors, ships and seamen, to business transacted at sea or relating to navigation, to the […]
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Public Law
Legal Definition and Related Resources of Public law Meaning of Public law In one sense, international law. In another sense, a general law. Browse You might be interested in these references tools: ResourceDescription […]
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Lawyer
Legal Definition and Related Resources of Lawyer Meaning of Lawyer An attorney who is licensed to practise law; one learned in law. As to general standards of professional conduct expected of lawyers in their dealings with the public see Code of […]
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Roman Law
Legal Definition and Related Resources of Roman Law Meaning of Roman Law All the laws which prevailed among the Romans and in particular the law of Justinian. See civil law . Roman Law Alternative […]
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Military Law
A system of rules and regulations relating to and administered by military courts and dealing with the discipline, trial and punishment of officers, soldiers and other persons in the Armed Forces. 10 U.S.C. §§801-940. Distinct from martial law , it applies only to persons in […]
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International Law
Legal Definition and Related Resources of International Law Meaning of International Law The law or, more rightly, the customs and usages which govern the intercourse of nations. International law is of two kinds: (1) private international law , […]
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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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Case Law
Legal Definition and Related Resources of Case Law Meaning of Case Law Law which is found in reported cases as distinguished from the law found in statutes. Sometimes used synonymously with common law . […]
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Organic Law
The written or unwritten constitution; the underlying rules and principles on which the government is established, …
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Lawful Age
Full age of majority .
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Lawful Age
Full age of majority .