Search results for: “plain”
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Plain View Doctrine
In the context of the prohibition contained in the Fourth Amendment to the Federal Constitution against illegal search and seizure, the doctrine is to the effect that an otherwise valid search does not become invalid merely because of the observation and seizure of objects falling in the plain […]
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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 […]
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Forum
Legal Definition and Related Resources of Forum Meaning of Forum The place in which a remedy at law can be sought. Forum Alternative Definition At Common Law. A place; a place of jurisdiction ; […]
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Proof
Legal Definition and Related Resources of Proof Meaning of Proof The result or the effect of evidence ; frequently used as synonymous with competent and legal evidence; testimony . The logically sufficient reason for assenting to the truth of a […]
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Manifesto
Legal Definition and Related Resources of Manifesto Meaning of Manifesto A solemn declaration, by the constituted authorities of a nation, which contains the reasons for its public acts towards another. On the declaration of war, a manifesto is […]
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Delivery
Legal Definition and Related Resources of Delivery Meaning of Delivery The act by which the res or substance thereof is placed within the actual or constructive possession or control of another. In the sale of goods , delivery takes place when […]
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Sexual Harassment
Resources Legal English Vocabulary: Sexual Harassment in Spanish Online translation of the English legal term sexual harassment into Spanish: acoso sexual (English to Spanish translation) . More about legal dictionary from english to spanish online. Related to the Legal Thesaurus Resources See […]
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Miscarriage Of Justice
Legal Definition and Related Resources of Miscarriage Of Justice Meaning of Miscarriage Of Justice A judicial error of such a nature that it appears reasonably probable that were it not for the error, a result more favorable to the complaining party […]
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Debt
Legal Definition and Related Resources of Debt Meaning of Debt That which is due from one person to another, whether money , goods or services; that which one person is bound to pay or perform for another. Garsson v American Diesel Engine Corp., […]
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Government
Legal Definition and Related Resources of Government Meaning of Government The governing body of a community , a state , United States , territory, district , municipality , a commonwealth . See 11 U.S.C. §101(21). <div […]
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European Works Council
Meaning of European Works CouncilIn the context of Europe, and according to A Dictionary of Law, the following is a definition of European Works Council : (European Works Council, EWC) A council, set up by a special negotiating body, consisting of both employee and management representatives […]
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Information
Legal Definition and Related Resources of Information Meaning of Information The accusation of a complainant in written form specifying the charge and particulars. Different from an indictment in that an information is presented by a competent […]
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Consortium
Legal Definition and Related Resources of Consortium Meaning of Consortium A term generally used in matrimonial law denoting companionship, love, affection, comfort , mutual services, sexual intercourse – all belonging to the married state – […]