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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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What is the difference between Trust Act and Society Act for NGO registration in India?

i would like to know the difference between a trust and a society for an NGO?

why is this in the dragon section?

What is the theory of redaction?

There is no "theory." Redaction is an act not a philosophy.

To "redact something means; According to 49 CFR 801.3 Title 49, "making a portion of text illegible by placing a black mark on top of the text."

What does it mean if something is carried NemCon?

'Nem. con.'If something is carried 'nem. con.' it means that nobody voted against it.

The expression is an abbreviation for the Latin 'nemine contradictente' which means 'with nobody contradicting'.

(Quoting from "Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised" Nov. 2011 edition:

" 'Unanimous consent' does not necessarily imply that every member present is in favor of the proposed action; it may only mean that the opposition, feeling that it is useless to oppose or discuss the matter, simply acquiesces." In fact, according to these Robert's Rules and some other sources, 'nem. com.' and 'unanimously' mean the same thing.)

What is the definition of commence?

To begin - To Start
Commence is to take the first step or steps in carrying out an action.

It also means to set in motion.

Who has written the book entitled Asian drama?

Gunnar Myrdal wrote a book by that name. The more complete name is "Asian Drama: An Inquiry into the Poverty of Nations.

What does certificate of service mean in relation to motion for continuance?

A certificate is a document attached to a pleading certifying that the attorney properly served the pleading on the opposing party.

What constitutes excessive traffic at your home enough to warrant legal eviction by law?

i would think over thirty people if it is a small one

Added: The law doesn't specify what is an excessive amount. Since you are a apparently a tenant and do not own the place THAT decision is up to your landlord. If the landlord believes that it is excessive, then he can go to court for an eviction order. SUggest that you read your rental contract.

What does it mean to asume?

to guess

eg. im guessing she'll be late

to

i assume she will be late

What is it called to steal a horse?

sneak through the yard with the horse get a halter put it on then take the reins attach them to the halter open the gate trot the horse to another yard then wait to see if anything happens then run the horse to your house then spraypaint it and the owner wont know what happened to the horse and that's how you steal a horse becareful could get caught and put in jail be careful and have fun with your new horse i hope Justin bieber doesnt read this :( i like him and i didnt really ever steal a horse i just know that's no lie

What is a school attendance violation?

When you don't attend when you're supposed to, or if you didn't let the school know that you've got a proper reason like funeral/dentist/doctors/orthodontist/ill/holiday etc, these reasons must be confirmed by a parent or guardian.

What does it mean when ordered to post money monthly after winning case?

Not really enough information is given - however - it SOUNDS as if you are being ordered/advised to keep track of all the payments you receive by making a record of when, how, in what form, and in what amounts they were received.

What is the difference between Linear Block Codes and Cyclic Codes?

linear codes and cyclic codes sub class of block codes
where linear codes satisfies linearity property i.e. addition of any two code vectors produces another valid code vector where as cyclic codes satisfies cyclic shift property i.e. for every cyclic shift of a code vector produces another valid code vector


What does 'cert' mean in legal terms?

"Cert" is lawyerspeak shorthand for a "writ of certiorari".

The US Supreme Court has complete discretion over the cases it hears under appellate jurisdiction; state supreme courts (or the equivalent) have mandatory appellate jurisdiction over death penalty cases, but discretionary jurisdiction over most other cases. Appeals are addressed to the Supreme Court by "petition for a writ of certiorari." Thousands try, only a few are granted. If the Court denies your application for "cert" you are stuck with whatever the decision in the lower courts was.

What false statement means about some one according to the law?

Slander is the making of a false statement spoken statement about someone that is damaging to his or her reputation.

What does the term Fair game mean?

"Fair Game" is used to a saying which means Ex. Your playing Charades and you both have equal cards to begin with but if the other person has more than the limit and wins is not a fair game - Your Welcom

What is meaning of A Proprietary Food?

For example: "Cheerios" is a 'proprietary food.' Other manufacturers may make a similar, or even an identical cereal product cereal, but there is only one "Cheerios."

What is the legal definition of interested witness?

An 'interested' witness is one who has some kind of material stake in the outcome of the case and may not necessarily be an un-biased witness.

What does muggle born mean?

Saying that someone is "Muggle-born" basically means that the person is a witch or a wizard who was born to two Muggle parents. The other, much more inappropriate term is "Mudblood".

What is due diligence and who can help me to do so?

In simple words, due diligence is a step or a series of steps taken by someone to avoid committing a offense or a crime. When it comes to recruitment, it is a process of screening a person prior to signing a contract. Many companies offer valuable services for helping their clients find the best candidate.

When do you use signor vs signer?

Signor is the Italian equivalent of Mr.

Signer refers to someone who signed their name to something.

What does as against mean in legal terms?

Unless you can post the entire phrase from whcih this was excerpted, its only meaning as phrased in the question is; In opposition to. It simply means that any kind of reservation made on a statement suggesting cannot be used against the publishing party in future dealings or litigation.

To cancel a law is called?

To cancel a law if may be NULLIFIED or REPEALED.