Tag: Judicial Function
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Separation Of Power
Separation of Power Definition of Separation of Power Note: See a more comprehensive approach to the Separation of Power legal concept in the American Law Encyclopedia The doctrine and practice of dividing the powers of government among several coordinate branches to prevent the abusive […]
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Separation Of Power
Separation of Power Definition of Separation of Power Note: See a more comprehensive approach to the Separation of Power legal concept in the American Law Encyclopedia The doctrine and practice of dividing the powers of government among several coordinate branches to prevent the abusive […]
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Political Jurisprudence
Definition of Political Jurisprudence Note: See a more comprehensive approach to the Political Jurisprudence legal concept in the American Law Encyclopedia An approach to the study of law and courts that features the political character of judicial processes. Political jurisprudence is a […]
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Political Jurisprudence
Definition of Political Jurisprudence Note: See a more comprehensive approach to the Political Jurisprudence legal concept in the American Law Encyclopedia An approach to the study of law and courts that features the political character of judicial processes. Political jurisprudence is a […]
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Due Process Of Law
Due Process of Law Definition of Due Process of Law Note: See a more comprehensive approach to the Due Process of Law legal concept in the American Law Encyclopedia Legal concept representing the normal and regular administration of law. Due process is founded on the principle that government […]
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Legal Positivism
Definition of Legal Positivism Note: See a more comprehensive approach to the Legal Positivism legal concept in the American Law Encyclopedia A jurisprudence that sees law as a body of man-made rules. Key to legal positivism is the concept of sovereignty and the exercise of sovereign power. […]
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Legal Positivism
Definition of Legal Positivism Note: See a more comprehensive approach to the Legal Positivism legal concept in the American Law Encyclopedia A jurisprudence that sees law as a body of man-made rules. Key to legal positivism is the concept of sovereignty and the exercise of sovereign power. […]
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Statute
Definition of Statute Note: See a more comprehensive approach to the Statute legal concept in the American Law Encyclopedia Law enacted by the legislative branch of government. Statutes are enacted by legislatures under power authorized and means prescribed by federal and state constitutions. […]
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Statute
Definition of Statute Note: See a more comprehensive approach to the Statute legal concept in the American Law Encyclopedia Law enacted by the legislative branch of government. Statutes are enacted by legislatures under power authorized and means prescribed by federal and state constitutions. […]
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Criminal Law
Definition of Criminal Law Note: See a more comprehensive approach to the Criminal Law legal concept in the American Law Encyclopedia Law that deals with formally forbidden conduct. Criminal law both declares what conduct is illegal and sets forth the penalties for violations. The purpose of […]
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Criminal Law
Definition of Criminal Law Note: See a more comprehensive approach to the Criminal Law legal concept in the American Law Encyclopedia Law that deals with formally forbidden conduct. Criminal law both declares what conduct is illegal and sets forth the penalties for violations. The purpose of […]
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Litigation
Definition of Litigation Note: See a more comprehensive approach to the Litigation legal concept in the American Law Encyclopedia A lawsuit that is contested in a court. Litigation is a civil legal action initiated for the purpose of enforcing a legal right or securing some kind of legal […]
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Public Law
Definition of Public Law Note: See a more comprehensive approach to the Public Law legal concept in the American Law Encyclopedia Law that generally concerns the activities of the state as it exercises its sovereign power. Public law is a classification that includes such elements as […]
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Public Law
Definition of Public Law Note: See a more comprehensive approach to the Public Law legal concept in the American Law Encyclopedia Law that generally concerns the activities of the state as it exercises its sovereign power. Public law is a classification that includes such elements as […]
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Judicial Review
Definition of Judicial Review Note: See a more comprehensive approach to the Judicial Review legal concept in the American Law Encyclopedia The power of courts to examine governmental actions to determine whether they are within constitutional limits. Judicial review varies depending upon […]