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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 […]

  • Mixed Marriage

    A union between persons of different races; in particular, between a Caucasian and an African. A State may forbid whites and blacks to inter-marry. The XIVth Amendment does not prohibit such legislation. Green v. State, 58 Ala. 192-97 (1877); 59 id. 60….

  • Delivery

    Delivery

    Legal Definition and Related Resources of Delivery Meaning of Delivery The act by which the res or substance thereof is placed within the actual or constructive possession or control of another. In the sale of goods , delivery takes place when […]

  • Debt

    Debt

    Legal Definition and Related Resources of Debt Meaning of Debt That which is due from one person to another, whether money , goods or services; that which one person is bound to pay or perform for another. Garsson v American Diesel Engine Corp., […]

  • Government

    Government

    Legal Definition and Related Resources of Government Meaning of Government The governing body of a community , a state , United States , territory, district , municipality , a commonwealth . See 11 U.S.C. §101(21). <div […]

  • Broker

    Legal Definition and Related Resources of Broker Meaning of Broker One who exercises the calling of negotiating between parties ; the business of buying or selling or any other lawful transactions. A person whose business it is to bring a buyer […]

  • Commonwealth

    Legal Definition and Related Resources of Commonwealth Meaning of Commonwealth A nation with a republican form of government in which the administration of public affairs is open to all, with a few, if any , exceptions and in which the welfare […]

  • Canon Law

    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 […]

  • Canon Law

    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 […]

  • Hindu Law

    The system of native law prevailing among the Gentoos, and administered by the government of British India. In all the arrangements for the administration of justice in India, made by the British government and the East India Company, the principle of reserying to the native inhabitants […]

  • Private International Law

    Private International Law

    See international law .

  • Tax

    Tax

    Legal Definition and Related Resources of Tax Meaning of Tax An impost , a tribute imposed upon the subject . A compulsory imposition by competent authority on the subjects. there can be no option on the part of the taxpayer to pay or not to pay […]

  • Christianity

    Christianity in the Dictionary of Law consisting of Judicial Definitions and Explanations of Words, Phrases and Maxims The system of doctrines and precepts taught by Christ; the religion founded by Christ. Christianity is said to be part of the common law. “Christianity is parcel of […]

  • Christianity

    Christianity in the Dictionary of Law consisting of Judicial Definitions and Explanations of Words, Phrases and Maxims The system of doctrines and precepts taught by Christ; the religion founded by Christ. Christianity is said to be part of the common law. “Christianity is parcel of […]

  • Easement

    Legal Definition and Related Resources of Easement Meaning of Easement A right of the owner of one parcel of land, by reason of such ownership, to use the land of another for a special purpose not inconsistent with the general property in the […]