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  • Freedom of Expression

    Freedom of Expression Freedom of expression in Law Enforcement Main Entry: Law Enforcement in the Legal Dictionary. This section provides, in the context of Law Enforcement, a partial definition of freedom of expression. Resources Legal English Vocabulary: Freedom of Expression in Spanish […]

  • Electoral System

    Electoral System in Voting Law Definition of Electoral System in the context of the United States election law: The part of the electoral regulations which determine how parties and candidates are elected to a body as representatives. Simply put, electoral systems are the way votes are […]

  • Structured Dialogue

    Concept of Structured dialogue An introductory definition of structured dialogue in relation to the European Union law and policies is available here: Regular pre-accession discussions with countries that are candidates for membership of the EU. (See also Enlargement in the in the European […]

  • Free List

    Free List in Voting Law Definition of Free List in the context of the United States election law: form of list in a proportional representation system. Voters can make their own list by selecting candidates from different lists of parties or groupings up to the number of seats in the constituency.

  • Level Playing Field

    Level Playing Field in Voting Law Definition of Level Playing Field in the context of the United States election law: Term indicating an environment in which political parties and candidates are able to compete in an election on a basis of equity.

  • Equal Opportunity

    Equal Opportunity in Voting Law Definition of Equal Opportunity in the context of the United States election law: Provision to all citizens of the conditions necessary so that they may exercise their civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights regardless of gender, race, religion, […]

  • Scholarship

    United States Tax Concept of Scholarship Monies granted by an organization to a student for tuition and other educational expenses. Grants to degree candidates receive tax free treatment if awarded after August 16, 1986, and used for tuition and course related expenses. Room and board expenses […]

  • Certified Public Accountant

    Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Definition (in the Accounting Vocabulary)The The New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants offers the following definition of Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in a way that is easy for anybody to understand: ACCOUNTANT who has satisfied the […]

  • Certified Public Accountant

    Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Definition (in the Accounting Vocabulary)The The New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants offers the following definition of Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in a way that is easy for anybody to understand: ACCOUNTANT who has satisfied the […]

  • Stakeholder

    Stakeholder

    A third person chosen by two or more persons to keep in deposit property the right or possession of which is contested between them, and to be delivered to the one who shall establish his right to it …

  • Stakeholder

    Stakeholder

    A third person chosen by two or more persons to keep in deposit property the right or possession of which is contested between them, and to be delivered to the one who shall establish his right to it …

  • Deposit

    Deposit

    In contracts for sale, particularly the sale of land, it is that part of the purchase price prepaid by way of security when the contract is entered into. If the contract is completed, then the deposit is applied against the purchase money . But its primary purpose is that it is a […]

  • Deposit

    Deposit

    In contracts for sale, particularly the sale of land, it is that part of the purchase price prepaid by way of security when the contract is entered into. If the contract is completed, then the deposit is applied against the purchase money . But its primary purpose is that it is a […]

  • Intimidation

    Legal Definition and Related Resources of Intimidation Meaning of Intimidation To make timid or fearful, to inspire or affect with fear, to make fearful, frighten, deter as by threats, overawe and synonymous with such words as abash, terrify, daunt, […]

  • Tie

    Legal Definition and Related Resources of Tie Meaning of Tie To bind. In a meeting , when an equal number of votes are cast in favor of and against the motion in question , there is said to be a tie and the chairman then is ordinarily entitled to a […]