executive law
121Executive Magistrates of the Roman Empire — The Executive Magistrates of the Roman Empire were elected individuals of the ancient Roman Empire. During the transition from monarchy to republic, the constitutional balance of power shifted from the executive (the Roman King) to the Roman… …
122Executive Magistrates of the Roman Republic — The Executive Magistrates of the Roman Republic were elected officials of the ancient Roman Republic. The magistrates ( magistratus ) were elected by the People of Rome, which consisted of Plebeians (commoners) and Patricians (aristocrats). Each… …
123non-executive — A director who is not an employee of the company and who only dictates part of his available time to the company. Usually a person with particular experience or skills who holds a seat on the Board to exercise a steadying influence on board… …
124executive agreement — U.S. Govt. an agreement, usually pertaining to administrative matters and less formal than an international treaty, made between chiefs of state without senatorial approval. [1940 45] * * * ▪ international law an agreement between the… …
125Best practice on executive contracts and severance — a joint statement by the Association of British Insurers and the National Association of Pension Funds (The ABI and NAPF, whose members are leading institutional investors in UK markets, have published this statement of best practice setting out… …
126Executive Officer of the Soviet Union — The Executive Officer of the Soviet Union, or Secretary to the Premier, was a high standing office within the Soviet Government who s main task was to co sign, with the Premier of the Soviet Union, decrees and resolutions made by either the… …
127law — law1 lawlike, adj. /law/, n. 1. the principles and regulations established in a community by some authority and applicable to its people, whether in the form of legislation or of custom and policies recognized and enforced by judicial decision. 2 …
128law, philosophy of — Introduction the formulation of concepts and theories to aid in understanding the nature of law, the sources of its authority, and its role in society. In English speaking countries the term “jurisprudence” is often used synonymously and is …
