Search results for: “representation of a member state”
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Affirmative Action
Hello Affirmative action What does Affirmative action mean in American Law? The definition of Affirmative action in the law of the United States, as defined by the lexicographer Arthur Leff in his legal dictionary is: Though the term has had some currency in other legal contexts (e.g., in […]
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Franchise
Legal Definition and Related Resources of Franchise Meaning of Franchise In commercial usage , the term denotes some right , privilege , license or monopoly granted to a person called the franchise holder to enable him to carry on some business […]
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Compensatory Seats
Compensatory Seats in Voting Law Definition of Compensatory Seats in the context of the United States election law: In a Mixed Member Proportional system, these are seats allocated to parties based on the percentage of the national vote that they obtain. The purpose is usually intended to make […]
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Single Transferable Vote
Single Transferable Vote (stv) in Voting Law Definition of Single Transferable Vote (stv) in the context of the United States election law: A preferential candidate-centred proportional representation system used in multi-member districts. The voter has one vote and ranks all candidates by […]
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Mixed Voting System
Mixed Voting System in Voting Law Definition of Mixed Voting System in the context of the United States election law: A system which combines elements of majoritarian and proportional representation systems. There are two kinds of mixed systems: parallel systems and Mixed Member Proportional […]
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Succession
Something conferred upon a person upon the death of an ancestor , by reason of a past or present disposition , or by devolution of law. Also, the act or right of legal or official investment with a predecessor ‘s office , dignity , possession or function. In relation […]
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Succession
Something conferred upon a person upon the death of an ancestor , by reason of a past or present disposition , or by devolution of law. Also, the act or right of legal or official investment with a predecessor ‘s office , dignity , possession or function. In relation […]
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Per Stirpes
Legal Definition and Related Resources of Per stirpes Meaning of Per stirpes in England (Lat. stirps, trunk or root of a tree or race). By or according to stocks or roots; by right of representation. Gen. St. Mass. 1860; c. 9, § 12; […]
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Per Stirpes
Legal Definition and Related Resources of Per stirpes Meaning of Per stirpes in England (Lat. stirps, trunk or root of a tree or race). By or according to stocks or roots; by right of representation. Gen. St. Mass. 1860; c. 9, § 12; […]