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Municipal Law
In contradistinction to international law is the system of law proper to any single nation or state. It is the rule or law by which a particular district, community, or nation is governed. 1 Bl. Comm. 44. Municipal law contrasts with international law, in that it is a system of law proper […]
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Ignorance of the Law
Ignorance of the law of one’s own country or state. The phrase does not ordinarily denote the ignorance of private rights or the laws of foreign countries. However, it is a maxim of equity that ignorance of the law is no excuse.
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Law Lords
In England, the Lord chancellor , the Lords of appeal in ordinary , ex-Lord Chancellors, and other peers who have held high judicial office .
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Martial Law
Military law . Acts done for the purpose of defeating invaders or rebels. The supersession of ordinary law and the temporary government of a country or parts of same by military tribunal .
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Foreign Law
A law of another sovereignty or nation. The courts of one state not being presumed to know, are not bound to take judicial notice of the laws of another State. In this respect, they are foreign to each other….
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Substantive Law
As contrasted with adjective law , the body of law that prescribes, regulates and recognises substantive rights , duties and liabilities, and which are enforced by courts of law.
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Law Society
Formed in 1825, incorporated in 1831, and entrusted with the custody of the roll of solicitors, 1888.Since 1877 no person can be admitted as a solicitor unless he has obtained from the society a certificate that he has passed certain examinations. It issues the annual certificate without […]
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Law Officers of the Crown
The Attorney-General and the Solicitor-General…
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Education
Legal Definition and Related Resources of Education Meaning of Education Synonyms of Education noun accomplishments acquirements acquisition of knowledge body of knowledge coaching […]
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Marine Insurance
Legal Definition and Related Resources of Marine Insurance Meaning of Marine Insurance An insurance against marine losses, that is, the losses incident to marine adventure. An insurance against risks connected with navigation to which a ship, […]