Tag: Election System
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Affirmative Action
Hello Affirmative action What does Affirmative action mean in American Law? The definition of Affirmative action in the law of the United States, as defined by the lexicographer Arthur Leff in his legal dictionary is: Though the term has had some currency in other legal contexts (e.g., in […]
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Affirmative Action
Hello Affirmative action What does Affirmative action mean in American Law? The definition of Affirmative action in the law of the United States, as defined by the lexicographer Arthur Leff in his legal dictionary is: Though the term has had some currency in other legal contexts (e.g., in […]
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Verdict
The formal declaration of a jury given after the trial of a cause, as reported by the jury to the court on the question of fact submitted to it for decision. A verdict may be either general or special. It is general where the jury gives a finding on the case generally as when it…
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Incumbent
A person who is in present possession of a benefice or of any office ; one who is legally authorized to discharge duties of an office.
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Third Party
A person who is not a party to the transaction or proceeding in question. In practise, third party procedure is resorted to by a defendant against a person who is not a party to the action in circumstances where the defendant claims (a) contribution from such third party in respect of […]
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Absentee Ballot
Absentee Vote or Ballot in Voting Law Definition of Absentee Vote or Ballot in the context of the United States election law: Method by which a person may vote without going to the polling station on election day. Depending on national laws, the voter has a certain period of time during which […]
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Absentee Ballot
Absentee Vote or Ballot in Voting Law Definition of Absentee Vote or Ballot in the context of the United States election law: Method by which a person may vote without going to the polling station on election day. Depending on national laws, the voter has a certain period of time during which […]
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Register
A book containing a record of facts or transactions as they occur kept by a public authority. To record formally and exactly; to enroll; to enter into a register; to enter in a list. In maritime law, the term is used in relation to certificate declaring nationality of vessel engaged in […]
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Register
A book containing a record of facts or transactions as they occur kept by a public authority. To record formally and exactly; to enroll; to enter into a register; to enter in a list. In maritime law, the term is used in relation to certificate declaring nationality of vessel engaged in […]
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Bill
What does Bill mean in American Law? The definition of Bill in the law of the United States, as defined by the lexicographer Arthur Leff in his legal dictionary is: From the Latin for seal, it came to refer to any sealed instrument, and then to almost any formal written document. Hence the […]
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Treaty
Treaty in Law Enforcement Main Entry: Law Enforcement in the Legal Dictionary. This section provides, in the context of Law Enforcement, a partial definition of treaty. Resources Legal English Vocabulary: Treaty in Spanish Online translation of the English legal term treaty into Spanish: […]
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Treaty
Treaty in Law Enforcement Main Entry: Law Enforcement in the Legal Dictionary. This section provides, in the context of Law Enforcement, a partial definition of treaty. Resources Legal English Vocabulary: Treaty in Spanish Online translation of the English legal term treaty into Spanish: […]
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Brief
What does Brief mean in American Law? The definition of Brief in the law of the United States, as defined by the lexicographer Arthur Leff in his legal dictionary is: Originally any writing, especially in letter form; also any summary or condensed statement. Cf. briefing a case. Today the […]
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Brief
What does Brief mean in American Law? The definition of Brief in the law of the United States, as defined by the lexicographer Arthur Leff in his legal dictionary is: Originally any writing, especially in letter form; also any summary or condensed statement. Cf. briefing a case. Today the […]