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  • Tax

    Tax

    Legal Definition and Related Resources of Tax Meaning of Tax An impost , a tribute imposed upon the subject . A compulsory imposition by competent authority on the subjects. there can be no option on the part of the taxpayer to pay or not to pay […]

  • Taxation

    Legal Definition and Related Resources of Taxation Meaning of Taxation The process of taxing or imposing a tax. The raising of moneys by the government for the public purposes by the imposition of tax. […]

  • Taxation

    Legal Definition and Related Resources of Taxation Meaning of Taxation The process of taxing or imposing a tax. The raising of moneys by the government for the public purposes by the imposition of tax. […]

  • Copyright

    Legal Definition and Related Resources of Copyright Meaning of Copyright An incorporeal right existing in a work of art, literature, music, films, pictures, etc., in favor of the author of such work and is governed by the provisions of the […]

  • Copyright

    Legal Definition and Related Resources of Copyright Meaning of Copyright An incorporeal right existing in a work of art, literature, music, films, pictures, etc., in favor of the author of such work and is governed by the provisions of the […]

  • Seal

    Originally, denoted wax or wafer with an impression. However, to constitute a valid seal, in modern times, neither wax, wafer nor other adhesive substance is now required. All that is needed is the impression and this may be visible by means of an indentation on the face of the […]

  • Association

    Legal Definition and Related Resources of Association Meaning of Association A union of persons for a common purpose, a confederacy . The persons so uniting. A body of persons not invested legally with corporate status . See Pacific Electric […]

  • Gift

    A voluntary transfer of any thing made without consideration or expectation of consideration. The essential components of a valid completed gift of personal property are: competency of the donor to give the gift; voluntary intent on the part of the donor to make a gift; delivery […]

  • Reservation

    Hello Legal Definition and Related Resources of Reservation Meaning of Reservation It is a clause in a deed, usually a lease , whereby the grantor or lessor reserves to himself a new right or thing out of that which he grants or leases. Thus […]

  • Stock Exchange

    Legal Definition and Related Resources of Stock Exchange Meaning of Stock Exchange An association of stockbrokers and dealers who have for convenience provided themselves with a common place for the transaction of their business of buying and […]

  • Ticket

    Legal Definition and Related Resources of Ticket Meaning of Ticket In essence a contract certifying that the holder thereof is entitled to some right or privilege therein mentioned such as theater tickets, lottery tickets, etc. <div […]

  • Bull

    A letter from the pope of Rome, written on parchment, to which is attached a leaden seal impressed with the images of Saint Peter and Saint Paul. There are three kinds of apostolical rescripts, the brief, the signature, and the […]

  • Patent

    Legal Definition and Related Resources of Patent Meaning of Patent That which is apparent on the face of an instrument . manifest , evident. At common law the grant of some privilege , property or authority by the crown to one or more […]

  • Competition

    Financial Definition of Competence Meaning of Competence Sufficient ability or fitness for ones needs. Possessing the necessary abilities to be qualified to achieve a certain goal or complete a project. […]

  • Politics

    Legal Definition and Related Resources of Politics Meaning of Politics The science of government ; the art or practice of administering public affairs. Politics Alternative Definition The science […]