Search results for: “government statement”
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Libel
Legal Definition and Related Resources of Libel Meaning of Libel defamation in a permanent form, as distinguished from slander which is defamation by spoken words. A defamatory statement , which, when published, tends to expose the complainant, […]
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Signature
Legal Definition and Related Resources of Signature Meaning of Signature The name of a person or something representing his name written, stamped or inscribed by himself or by someone properly deputised as a sign of agreement or acknowledgment . […]
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Signature
Legal Definition and Related Resources of Signature Meaning of Signature The name of a person or something representing his name written, stamped or inscribed by himself or by someone properly deputised as a sign of agreement or acknowledgment . […]
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Impeach
Legal Definition and Related Resources of Impeach Meaning of Impeach To bring “http://legaldictionary.lawin.org/local-assessment-local-improvement-assessment-charges-rates/”> charges of misconduct in office against a public […]
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Justification
Legal Definition and Related Resources of Justification Meaning of Justification A plea by a defendant in a civil or criminal proceeding that the act complained of was lawful . Not a denial that the act complained of was committed by the […]
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Accountant
Legal Definition and Related Resources of Accountant Meaning of Accountant One who is versed In accounts. A person or officer appointed to keep the accounts of a public company. A certified public accountant is one who is certified by proper authority […]
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Policy
Legal Definition and Related Resources of Plan Administration Meaning of Plan Administration Supervising the details and routine activities of installing and running a health plan, such as answering questions, enrolling individuals, billing and […]
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Uncle Sam
Grammar This term is a noun. Etimology of Uncle Sam (You may find Uncle Sam at the world legal encyclopedia and the etimology of more terms). symbol of the United States of America, 1813, coined during the war with Britain as a contrast to John Bull, and no doubt suggested by the initials […]
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White Paper
A document issued by a government, containing a statement of a problem and its proposed solution for the same.
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Strict Liability
In the case of Rylands v Fletcher, L.R.3 Fl.L. 330, the rule of strict liability was stated thus: We think that the true rule of law is that the person who for his own purposes brings on his lands and collects and keeps there anything likely to do mischief if it escapes must keep same…
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Hearsay
Legal Definition and Related Resources of Hearsay Meaning of Hearsay Hearsay Legal Definition Second-hand evidence, generally consisting of a witness’s testimony that he/she heard someone else say […]
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Yellow Book
Yellow Book Definition (in the Accounting Vocabulary)The The New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants offers the following definition of Yellow Book in a way that is easy for anybody to understand: Written by the GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE, the yellow book sets forth standards […]
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Chancellor of the Exchequer
A minister of state who presides in the exchequer, and takes care of the interests of the crown, in addition to his other parliamentary duties. With the lord treasurer, he leases the crown lands, and the two offices are often granted to the same person. Wharton. In addition to his duties in […]
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Command Papers
Command Papers in Law EnforcementMain Entry: Law Enforcement in the Legal Dictionary. This section provides, in the context of Law Enforcement, a partial definition of Command Papers. This legal term is related to the United Kingom and/or the English Legal System.ResourcesSee AlsoLaw […]