Search results for: “Legislative branch”
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Address
In Equity Pleading. That part of a bill which contains the appropriate and technical description of the court where the plaintiff seeks his remedy. Coop. Eq. PI. 8; Bart. Suit in Eq. 26; Story, Eq. PI. S 26; Van Heythuysen, Eq. Draft. 2. In Legislation. A formal request addressed to the […]
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Office
Legal Definition and Related Resources of Office Meaning of Office A position of duty, trust or authority especially in the public service or in some corporation , society or the like. there is also a corresponding right to exercise the public […]
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Office
Legal Definition and Related Resources of Office Meaning of Office A position of duty, trust or authority especially in the public service or in some corporation , society or the like. there is also a corresponding right to exercise the public […]
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Legislature
Legal Definition and Related Resources of Legislature Meaning of Legislature That body of men in the state which has the power of making laws. Browse You might be interested in these references tools: ResourceDescription […]
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Political System
Definition of American Political System/Presidential System In relation to social issues, a meaning of american political system/presidential system is provided here: a system of government in which the legislative and executive branches operate independently of each other and in which […]
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Political System
Definition of American Political System/Presidential System In relation to social issues, a meaning of american political system/presidential system is provided here: a system of government in which the legislative and executive branches operate independently of each other and in which […]
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Chamber
Legal Definition and Related Resources of Chamber Meaning of Chamber A place where certain assemblies are held; also the assemblies themselves. Synonyms of Chamber (Body), noun […]
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Usage
Legal Definition and Related Resources of Usage Meaning of Usage The practice of customs that has endured for a long time. It must be notorious, certain and, above all things, reasonable and not offend against the intention of any legislative […]
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Administrative power
The power to administer the laws, i.e., to apply them to practical situations. This power is mostly lodged in the executive branch of government (including administrative agencies) where, however, it must ordinarily be exercised subject to legislative (and constitutional) control, though the […]
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Parentlike Relationship
Proof of the nature of a parent-like relationship between a person seeking visitation and the child (see Children Protection in Connecticut) would provide the jurisdictional safeguar…
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Department
A portion of a country. In Prance, the country is divided into departments, which are somewhat similar to the counties in this country. The United States have been divided into military departments, including certain portions of the country. 1 Pet. (U.S.) 293. These departments are, for the […]
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Executive Department
That branch of the government of the United States which is charged with powers and duties of carrying the law into effect. The government of the United States is divided into three categories, one being the executive department and the other two being the judicial and the legislative.