principles of law
11Law of the Dominican Republic — Dominican law theorists make a fundamental distinction between primary sources of law, which can give rise to binding legal norms, and secondary sources, sometimes called authorities. The primary sources are enacted law and custom, with the… …
12black letter law — n. An informal term for basic principles of law. See also hornbook law The Essential Law Dictionary. Sphinx Publishing, An imprint of Sourcebooks, Inc. Amy Hackney Blackwell. 2008. black letter law …
13Law of the United Kingdom — The United Kingdom has three legal systems. [ [http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Gtgl1/GuideToGovernment/Judiciary/DG 4003097 The UK has three legal systems, operating in England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland ] , direct.gov.uk, accesses 12… …
14international law — n: a body of laws, rules, or legal principles that are based on custom, treaties, or legislation and that control or affect the rights and duties of nations in relation to each other compare internal law Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law.… …
15common-law action — A lawsuit governed by the general principles of law derived from court decisions, as opposed to the provisions of statutes. Actions ex contractu, arising out of a breach of contract, and actions ex delicto, based upon the commission of a tort… …
16Law of Spain — Spanish law is the term used to describe the legislation which is in force in the Kingdom of Spain, which is understood to mean Spanish territory, its waters, consulates and embassies, and boats flying the Spanish flag in international waters. It …
17Law of Argentina — The Legal system of Argentina is one of the few in the world that mix Civil and Common law. The two pillars of the Civil system are the Constitution of Argentina (1853) and the Civil Code of Argentina (1871).The Argentine Constitution of 1853 was …
18hornbook law — n. General principles of law that are widely known and not questioned; see also black letter law The Essential Law Dictionary. Sphinx Publishing, An imprint of Sourcebooks, Inc. Amy Hackney Blackwell. 2008. hornbook law …
19law report — /ˈlɔ rəpɔt/ (say law ruhpawt) noun the published account of a legal proceeding, stating the facts of the case, the principles of law involved, and the reasons given by the court for its decision …
20Law — • By law in the widest sense is understood that exact guide, rule, or authoritative standard by which a being is moved to action or held back from it Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Law Law …
