Category: International Law

  • International Agreement

    Hierarchical Display of Agreement (EU) European Union > European construction > EU relationsInternational Relations > International affairs > International agreementEuropean Union > European Union law > EU legal system > External competence (EU)International Relations > […]

  • 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 […]

  • Consumer

    nounbuyer buyer of labor client clientele coemptor customer emptor leaser lessee obtainer patron procurer purchaser purchaser of goods shopper transferee<…

  • 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 […]

  • Apprentice.

    Apprentice.

    Legal Definition and Related Resources of Apprentice. Meaning of Apprentice. One who binds himself to serve and learn for a definite time from a master, who on his side covenants to teach his trade or calling. See Clements v. L. & N.W. Ry. […]

  • Communism

    Communism

    Definition of Communism The Canada social science dictionary [1] provides the following meaning of Communism: A political theory that advocates collective ownership of the means of production (resources, land and capital), abolition of private property and equalisation of incomes. […]

  • Biosphere

    Biosphere

    The interdependent layers of soil, ocean, climate, and air that envelope earth and sustain life.

  • Game Of Chance

    Game Of Chance

    What is Game of Chance? A definition of game of chance is: A game in which chance rather than skill determines the outcome.[1] Resources Notes “Game of Chance” in the White America Dictionary (New York, Los Angeles, London, New Delhy, Hong Kong, 1989) See Also Lottery

  • Neutrality

    Neutrality

    The status of a nation which takes no part between two or more belligerents.

  • Referendum

    Referendum

    Legal Definition and Related Resources of Referendum Meaning of Referendum A method of submitting an important legislative measure to a direct vote of the whole people. It is a right reserved by the people of a state or political subdivision to […]

  • Capital Goods

    Capital Goods

    What does Capital Goods mean in American Law? The definition of Capital Goods in the law of the United States, as defined by the lexicographer Arthur Leff in his legal dictionary is: Sometimes used to refer to goods incorporated or consumed in the production of other goods, i.e., an […]

  • International Maritime Organisation

    International Maritime Organisation

    International Maritime Organisation in the International Legal EncyclopediaThe IMO came into existence in 1958 pursuant to the Convention on… (Read more)…

  • Customary Law

    Customary Law

    Rules that emerge from the experience of states over time, and a primary source of international law along with treaties . Rules that emerge from the experience of states over time, and a primary source of international law along with treaties . Resources Legal English Vocabulary: Customary […]

  • Parliament

    Parliament

    Legal Definition and Related Resources of Parliament Meaning of Parliament The legislative division of English government consisting of the Queen, the house of commons and the House of Lords. Parliament […]

  • Self-determination

    Self-determination

    Self-Determination Grammar This term is a noun. Etimology of Self-determination (You may find self-determination at the world legal encyclopedia and the etimology of more terms). 1680s, “determination of mind,” from self- + determination. Political sense is attested from 1911, […]