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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 […]

  • Consumer

    nounbuyer buyer of labor client clientele coemptor customer emptor leaser lessee obtainer patron procurer purchaser purchaser of goods shopper transferee<…

  • 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 […]

  • Language

    Legal Definition and Related Resources of Language Meaning of Language The medium for the communication of perceptions and ideas. Spoken language is that wherein articulate sounds are used. Written language is that wherein written characters are […]

  • Simulation

    Financial Definition of Simple Prospect Meaning of Simple Prospect An investment opportunity where a certain initial wealth is placed at risk and only two outcomes are possible. Related Entries of Simple […]

  • Assessment

    Legal Definition and Related Resources of Assessment Meaning of Assessment The act or process of fixing or ascertaining the value , measure or proportion or interest of any thing or person . In relation to corporations, the term may refer to […]

  • Education

    Education

    Legal Definition and Related Resources of Education Meaning of Education Synonyms of Education noun accomplishments acquirements acquisition of knowledge body of knowledge coaching […]

  • Subsidiary

    Subsidiary

    Legal Definition and Related Resources of Subsidiary Meaning of Subsidiary As applied to a corporation , it is one that is controlled by another corporation. For legal purposes, a subsidiary corporation is a distinct legal entity from the parent […]

  • Repeal

    Annulling or the abrogation or the revocation of a statute by the enactment of a subsequent statute which latter one expressly declares that the former one is repealed. Repeal may be express or by implication . A prior statute is said to be repealed by implication if its […]

  • Civil Servant

    Civil Servant

    Legal Definition and Related Resources of Civil Servant Meaning of Civil Servant One who is employed in any branch of the government with the exception of the Armed Forces. Related Entries of Civil Servant in […]

  • Screen

    Legal Definition and Related Resources of Screen Meaning of Screen Synonyms of Screen (Guard), verb camouflage cloak conceal cover defend disguise fence harbor haven hide mask protect […]

  • Contract

    Legal Definition and Related Resources of Contract Meaning of Contract A deliberate engagement between competent parties upon a legal consideration to do or abstain from doing some act. It is essential to the creation of a contract that the […]

  • Overtime

    Legal Definition and Related Resources of Overtime Meaning of Overtime The term is used to denote work done after hours or on Sundays and holidays. See Bar Ridge Operating Co. v Aaron, 334 U.S. 446, 68 S.Ct. 1186, 92 L.Ed. 1502. <div […]

  • Eurobond

    A bond that is (1) underwritten by an international syndicate, (2) offered at issuance simultaneously to investors in a number of countries, and (3) issued outside the jurisdiction of any single country….

  • Parliament

    Parliament

    Legal Definition and Related Resources of Parliament Meaning of Parliament The legislative division of English government consisting of the Queen, the house of commons and the House of Lords. Parliament […]