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Lien
A charge upon property of another either real or personal as security for the payment of a debt or performance of a duty in priority to the general debts of the owner . A tie that binds property to a debt or claim for it; satisfaction , as a right to possess and retain […]
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Habeas Corpus
Grammar This term is a noun. Etimology of Habeas Corpus (You may find habeas corpus at the world legal encyclopedia and the etimology of more terms). writ requiring a person to be brought before a court, mid-15c., Latin, literally “(you should) have the person,” in phrase habeas […]
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Principles Of International Commercial Contracts
Unidroit Principles of International Commercial Contracts 1994/2004 in Maritime Law Note: There is more information on maritime/admiralty law here.The following is a definition of Unidroit Principles of International Commercial Contracts 1994/2004, produced by Tetley, in the context of […]
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Corpus
(Lat. a body). The substance. Used of a human body, a corporation, a collection of laws, etc. …
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Corpus
(Lat. a body). The substance. Used of a human body, a corporation, a collection of laws, etc. …
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Perjury
While statutory definitions of the term may vary slightly, generally, it is the wilful and corrupt false swearing or affirming, after an oath lawfully administered in the course of a judicial or quasi -judicial proceeding , as to some matter material to the issue or point in […]
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Boycott
Legal Definition and Related Resources of Boycott Meaning of Boycott To refrain from commercial dealing by a concerted effort. refusal to work for, purchase from or handle the products of an employer . C. Cornelia, Inc. v United Farm Workers […]
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Discrimination
Legal Definition and Related Resources of Discrimination Meaning of Discrimination A failure to treat all persons equally, generally arising out of a prejudice against a class of persons, race, color, sex. religion , etc. A general failure to […]
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Fleta
The title of an ancient law book, supposed to have been written by a judge while confined in the Fleet prison. It is written in Latin, and is divided into six books. The author lived in the reigns of Edward II. and Edward III. See liber 2, c. 66, ç Item quod nullus; liber 1,…
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Tales
Latin. Such men. At common law , when at the trial of an action or criminal proceeding , a sufficient number of jurors do not appear , either by reason of challenge or other causes, either party may pray a tales, that is, ask the court to make up the deficiency .
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Tales
Latin. Such men. At common law , when at the trial of an action or criminal proceeding , a sufficient number of jurors do not appear , either by reason of challenge or other causes, either party may pray a tales, that is, ask the court to make up the deficiency .
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Treasure Trove
Money or coin, gold, silver, plate or bullion found hidden in the earth or other private place , the owner thereof being unknown. At common law , a treasure trove belongs to the crown .
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Treasure Trove
Money or coin, gold, silver, plate or bullion found hidden in the earth or other private place , the owner thereof being unknown. At common law , a treasure trove belongs to the crown .
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Adjudication
Adjudication in the law of the United States Adjudication: Related U.S. Resources Adjudication in the American Law Encyclopedia Judicial Function Keywords in the U.S. Legal Corpus Judicial Function Topics in the United States Legal Dictionary See Also Judge (Judicial Function) Judicial […]