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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 legal definition of a bicylist?
A bicyclist is somebody who is operating a 2 wheeled human powered vehicle.
What is an un-licensed firearm?
In the US, an "un-licensed" firearm would be a long-gun or a shotgun. These firearms do not require a license to possess or own, but if you purchase at a store they will do a federal background check.
Elsewhere, other countries have different legislation. In many it is illegal to own any firearm without a licence.
Use the word deprive in a sentence?
He wanted to enter, but the guards Deprived him. You can not deprive me from seeing my son.
Is a manufactured home considered to be real estate?
Generally, the manufactured home does not become real property until it is permanently installed on and attached to the land. While it is en route, on the delivery truck, it would be personal property.
What does the poet want to convey by using the words steal and slide?
The poet wants to convey the idea of the Brook's silently passing by some hurdle.also it is slipping by some obstruction in its flow.this obstruction may be wild growth,a tree,a stormy part or a sandy bank.such things are generally found on the banks of a rivulet
A "tort" is a civil wrong committed by one person against another. The term "little" tort is probably a slang term describing the case as amounting to a minor or small matter.
What is the legal definition for an Autonomous body a Private Body and Non Government Organizations?
The legal definition of autonomous body is people or a group of people who are independent or self-governing. They follow their own laws. Private body means the people follow the laws of a private organization. Non-profit organizations are set up by ordinary people, but are funded by governments.
List 5 guidelines for a disciplinary hearing
During a disciplinary hearing the employer must give you a list of charges/violations of company or department guidelines or rules you have violated. please refer to any bargaining agreement you and your employer have for specific guidelines , or a copy of their policy and procedures for disciplinary interviews. I would recommend if you do not belong to a union to refer to a labor lawyer or the NLRB (national labor relations board) web site for assistance.
If you belong to a union and feel you are not being represented properly your main union (for example UAW, Teamsters, etc...) will have a business agent you can contact, or a number of someone whom you may contact to take questions and/or concerns. you pay dues to them to represent you, make them do it. I am no legal expert and make no claims to this being 100% factual, but have given you what a semi intelligent Union Rep. would give you.
What does GVR mean in legal writing?
GVR stands for grant, vacate, and remand. The U.S. Supreme Court may issue GVR orders when deemed necessary.
More information:
GVR is legal shorthand for the series of actions listed above, but is not actually written on the Court's decision as such. GVRs are appropriate when a recent, or overlooked, matter of law should be (or have been) applied when rendering a decision.
G = Grant certiorari (accept an appeal for review)
V = Vacate (void the lower court's judgment)
R = Remand (send back to the lower court for reconsideration, with the reason or more specific instructions included)
A typical GVR order from the US Supreme Court reads as follows (emphasis mine):
"The petition for a writ of certiorari is granted. The judgment is vacated, and the case is remanded to the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Western District, for further consideration in light of Michigan v. Bryant, 562 U.S. ___ (2011)."
What is mean by Litigation Coding Process?
The process of low cost litigation coding is an important part of legal affairs and saved properly it proves to be of immense importance for future research. The process calls for quality control, analysis and proper follow up in order to maintain the perfection that is required to control the process. The litigation coding mainly involves legal document coding. It is the process of establishing the objective and subjective coding of a record or document. It is done by legal document coders who work with legal records. By encoding documents into database systems they make the information accessible to the attorneys at the tile of trial. Depending on clients and cases the type of encoding information keeps changing. Clients normally specify the type of information to encode for a particular case. Most clients ask for minimizing date, title of document, author and document type. Legal document coding is mainly handled through telecommunication. However, there are companies who employ full-time or part-time coders who work onsite. The coders must be good and accurate at typing and should possess excellent writing and proofreading skills too.
Most of the companies now depend on offshore litigation coding as they are capable of producing high quality results while being cost effective. The litigation coding service provides a proper transfer of data by forming a database and then coding and indexing the records to the required specification. Skilled staffs with proper training are engaged in this job. The offshore litigation coding companies committed to quality, accuracy and immediate response to the need of the clients. The prime reason for the success of the offshore companies is their ability to provide low cost litigation coding. Using less man power and generating own specific software help the offshore companies to offer low cost services. A huge number of offshore companies are now providing low-cost and time-bound services that make information not only readily accessible but they can also be quickly searched, sorted, located, distributed and viewed. Outsourcing the litigation coding service dramatically reduces the legal expenditure and also helps corporate legal departments and law firms maximize their capacity so that they can focus on more tactical affairs. The offshore litigation coding companies also maintain strict confidentiality and take all possible measures to ensure data security. These companies are getting more and more success by employing appropriate legal professionals and by using the latest and most sophisticated technologies.
What is the difference between separation of powers and division of powers?
A separation of powers is what is arranged within government.
(i.e. The 3 branches of gov't - judicial, legislative, executive)
A division of powers can exist within the same office.
What does this mean Federal charge - felony f hd o authority53?
Court "shorthand" and abbreviations, are not universal over every court system, or even court to court. Suggest you contact the Clerk Of The Court and ask them what it means.
What is the legal definition of reckless endangerment?
I too had the same question and found a description on the following website with a Google search:http://research.lawyers.com/glossary/reckless-endangerment.html I hope this helps answer your question.
The legal requirement known as due process provides that the state must respect all legal rights owed to a person.
Illicit means illegal. Some definitions of illicit are illegitimate, outlaw, outlawed, unlawful.
What are the legal classification of crimes?
A crime is a wrong which is punished by or on behalf of the state, as opposed to a tort which is a wrong for which a private individual seeks redress.
What is the legal definition of a citation?
TO WIKIANSWER: THIS IS NOT COPYRIGHTED. IT IS TAKEN FROM AN ONLINE DICTIONARY citation n. 1) a notice to appear in court due to the probable commission of a minor crime such as a traffic violation, failure to keep a dog on a leash, drinking liquor in a park where prohibited, letting a dog loose without a leash, and in some states for possession of a small amount of marijuana. Failure to appear can result in a warrant for the citee's arrest. 2) a notice to appear in court in a civil matter in which the presence of a party appears necessary, usually required by statute, such as a person whose relatives wish to place him/her under a conservatorship (take over and manage his/her affairs). 3) the act of referring to (citing) a statute, precedent-setting case or legal textbook, in a brief (written legal court statement) or argument in court, called "citation of authority." 4) the section of the statute or the name of the case as well as the volume number, the report series and the page number of a case referred to in a brief, points and authorities, or other legal argument. Example: United States v. Wong Kim Ark, (1898) 169 U. S. 649, which is the name of the case, the year when decided, with the decision found at volume 169 of the United States [Supreme Court] Reporter at page 649. A citation also refers to the case itself, as in "counsel's citation of the Wong case is not in point."
What is the maximum length of time that you can stay outside of the US?
If you are a US citizen, there is no law regarding this. You can stay out of the US for as long as you wish, you will never lose your citizenship and can return anytime you want, as long as you can prove you are a citizen.
What is the legal definition of deterrent used by courts?
A legal deterrent is well defined punishment to discourage individuals from offending or repeat offending. The primary goal is discourage acts of criminality by creating a fear of punishment of individuals actions that are deemed unlawful within society.
What is a profound intellectual disability?
Intellectual disability was called mental retardation in former times. A mean of 100 is used for the standardized measure of IQ in the general population. Systems of classifying intellectual disability in the United States use the terms mild, moderate, severe and profound. People with profound ID have an IQ below 20 and cannot live independently. They require supervision and often have congenital syndromes and associated medical conditions.
