Search results for: “the american journal of international law”

  • International Court of Justice

    Legal Definition and Related Resources of International Court Of Justice Meaning of International Court Of Justice A judicial agency set up by the United Nations. Its jurisdiction extends to giving opinions and advice on matters of law and treaty […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • International Adoption

    Adoption of a child born outside of the United States….

  • 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 […]

  • International Market

    Financial Definition of International Market Meaning of International Market Related: See external market. Related Entries of International Market in the Encyclopedia of Law Project Browse or run a […]

  • International Market

    Financial Definition of International Market Meaning of International Market Related: See external market. Related Entries of International Market in the Encyclopedia of Law Project Browse or run a […]

  • Private International Law

    Private International Law

    See international law .

  • International Monetary System

    International Trade Meaning and Definition of International Monetary System Meaning of International Monetary System The global network of governmental and commercial institutions within which currency exchange rates are determined.<div […]

  • International Bank For Reconstruction And Development

    Also called the World Bank, an international organization created at Breton Woods in 1944 to help in the reconstruction and development of its member nations….

  • 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 […]

  • 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 , […]

  • Territorial Law

    The law of a particular country or state; municipal law.

  • 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 […]

  • 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 . […]