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  • International Law

    Legal Definition and Related Resources of International Law Meaning of International Law The law or, more rightly, the customs and usages which govern the intercourse of nations. International law is of two kinds: (1) private international law , […]

  • 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 […]

  • Economic Integration

    International Trade Meaning and Definition of Economic Integration Meaning of Economic Integration The integration of commercial and financial activities among countries through the abolishment of economic discrimination.<div […]

  • 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 […]

  • Trade Policy

    Resources Legal English Vocabulary: Trade Policy in Spanish Online translation of the English legal term trade policy into Spanish: política de comercio internacional (English to Spanish translation) . More about legal dictionary from english to spanish online. Related to the Legal Thesaurus

  • Family

    Legal Definition and Related Resources of Family Meaning of Family In primary meaning, it is the collective body of persons who live in one house anc under one head or management . secondary meaning is those who are of the same line age, or […]

  • Competition Law

    English Legal System: Competition LawIn the context of the English law, A Dictionary of Law provides the following legal concept of Competition Law : The branch of law concerned with the regulation of *anticompetitive practices, *restrictive trade practices, and abuses of a dominant position […]

  • Magistrate

    Magistrate in Law Enforcement Main Entry: Law Enforcement in the Legal Dictionary. This section provides, in the context of Law Enforcement, a partial definition of magistrate. Grammar This term is a noun. Etimology of Magistrate (You may find magistrate at the world legal encyclopedia and the […]

  • Case Law

    Legal Definition and Related Resources of Case Law Meaning of Case Law Law which is found in reported cases as distinguished from the law found in statutes. Sometimes used synonymously with common law . […]

  • Cartel

    Legal Definition and Related Resources of Cartel Meaning of Cartel A written challenge openly displayed. A grouping of producers of raw materials or goods ; also an agreement between members of such group. […]

  • Civil Law

    Civil law in Law Enforcement Main Entry: Law Enforcement in the Legal Dictionary. This section provides, in the context of Law Enforcement, a partial definition of civil law. Civil Law in Maritime Law Note: There is more information on maritime/admiralty law here.The following is a […]

  • Ordinance

    Legal Definition and Related Resources of Ordinance Meaning of Ordinance A subordinate legislation promulgated with the authority of a properly established body of the government , such as a city or town. See Skalnik v Town of Sperry, (Okl.App.) […]

  • Prostitution

    Legal Definition and Related Resources of Prostitution Meaning of Prostitution Promiscuous sexual intercourse for money or its equivalent . Prostitution Alternative Definition The common lewdness […]

  • Consumer Protection

    Consumer Protection

    Consumer protection in Law Enforcement Main Entry: Law Enforcement in the Legal Dictionary. This section provides, in the context of Law Enforcement, a partial definition of consumer protection. Resources Legal English Vocabulary: Consumer Protection in Spanish Online translation of the […]

  • Opinion

    Legal Definition and Related Resources of Opinion Meaning of Opinion A conclusion or belief held with confidence , after analysis of the facts and the law relating to a matter. Frequently the term is synonymous with judgment . <div […]