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Legal Definitions
The legal process uses highly specialized language and terms. Ask about their definitions in this category.
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Can you give an example of an alliterative sentence?
Cheeky Charlie chose to cheer Charlene's challenger.
What constitutes quid pro quo sexual harassment?
That's when someone in authority offers to do something for you in exchange for sexual favors. For example, "If you sleep with me I'll give you a raise" or a promotion or approve your vacation request. Quid pro quo means "something for something."
A second time; afresh. A trial or hearing that is ordered by an appellate court that has reviewed the record of a hearing in a lower court and sent the matter back to the original court for a new trial, as if it had not been previously heard nor decided. This applies to law.
Can a US citizen have sovereign immunity?
No. An individual citizen is not a sovereign, i.e., does not have any supreme rank, power or authority. Sovereign immunity is a legal doctrine that protects the government from being sued without its consent. Although the concept is attributed to early English legal principles that the king can do no wrong, it has a longer history, derived from the nature of power and those who hold it to shield themselves. An individual must be acting as an agent of the government in order to enjoy immunity from suits.
What does judgment of the court mean?
That means the same as the decision of the court. It is the same as the judgement of the court. It is the same as the finding of the court. It is the same as the verdict of the court.
What is comparative legal research?
Comparative research looks at two or more similar groups, individuals, or conditions by comparing them. This comparison often focuses on a few specific characteristics.
There is as much guidance in counselling as counselling in guidance?
yes because they are inter related.
Is there a word for the action of falling to your knees?
One possible word could be supplication.
Another would be kneel.
impunity = safety from harm, freedom from punishment eg In London, because of the absence of decent police and severe punishment, gangs of black teenagers carry weapons with impunity. Nemo me impune lacessit (Scottish motto) = No-one hurts me with impunity (hurt me at your peril)
What does the word loitering mean?
The online Free Dictionary defines loitering, to linger or hang around in a public place or business where one has no particular or legal purpose.
The Law Glossary defines it as the act of delaying, lingering, or to be idle about without lawful business for being present.
Black's Law Dictionary sets the time limit at around five minutes.
Demure means someone who is modest and reserved in manner or behavior. Modest, or shy.
What means to make an affirmation?
When you make an affirmation you are giving your word that what you say is true. Affirmations can be used in place of an oath for people who oppose taking an oath for religious reasons.
For the loss or damage, the assured will often have a claim against another party, ex the carrier f the goods or the owner of the ship that collided with the insured ship. The assured however must not take advantage f the damaging event and claim twice.
How do you use surety in a sentence?
Before borrowing his car, I left him my expensive wristwatch as a surety.
AnswerIn the language of finance, a surety, surety bond or guaranty is a promise by one party to assume responsibility for the debt obligation of a borrower, or some individual who requires a bond, in the case of a default.
Sentence: Andrew agreed to provide the surety on the bond Harry was required to post when he was appointed the executor of their father's estate. That made Andrew financially responsible for any waste of the estate caused by Harry.
What did Washington establish that was an action or decision that later served as an example?
Washington's actions as President set a precedent for future Presidents to follow.
