The Law Dictionary for Everyone
A military discharge is given to each person who leaves his or her military service. The discharge certificate specifies the conditions under which the individual left the military – whether at the completion of his term of service, or whether the individual was forced to leave early due to a medical or other reason. Should the individual be discharged for […]
Read moreA constitutional republic is a form of government in which a representative is elected by the people to govern over them, according to the rules established in the law of the land. An example of a constitutional republic is the United States’ form of government. U.S. citizens elect a President, and other representatives, who then govern them as the Constitution […]
Read moreCrimes against humanity are criminal acts that are directed at an identifiable group of people. Genocide is an example of a crime against humanity. The Holocaust that took place during World War II was a crime against humanity. Crimes against humanity are typically motivated by the target group’s religion, ethnicity, or some other trait that is not the direct result […]
Read moreThe term curtilage refers to the immediate land and buildings, such as a shed or barn, that surround a home. Curtilage is the land between the home and the fence, should a fence exist, and is considered private property. Curtilage is meant to define the boundaries of a property so that a homeowner can enjoy a reasonable level of privacy. […]
Read moreConsanguinity is the sharing of a blood relationship with another person. An example of consanguinity is the relationship that exists between a brother and sister. When it comes to the law, the term consanguinity is often used when defining the boundaries of marriage and sexual relations, which are of course prohibited between blood relatives. To explore this concept, consider the […]
Read moreIn the world of economics, the Latin phrase ceteris paribus means “all other things remaining constant.” This is a necessary concept as, when evaluating such things as price, supply, and demand in an economic setting becomes a nightmare, if one considers all of the variables that could effect any of those things. So, for this purpose, focusing on currently relevant […]
Read moreThe Bank Secrecy Act is a piece of legislation enacted in 1970, which is meant to keep banks from being used by criminals to hide their dirty money. Under the Bank Secrecy Act, U.S. banks are required to submit documentation for any transactions that add up to $10,000 or more. This enables authorities to track suspicious banking activity. To explore […]
Read moreAn Anti-Federalist is a term that refers to a person who opposed the original ratification of the U.S. Constitution. The reason for this opposition was that Anti-Federalists were against giving the United States government more power than it already held at that time. The Anti-Federalists’ main concern was that the newly created position of the presidency would ultimately turn into […]
Read moreA bill of lading is a document that details a shipment of goods, which is picked up by a carrier from a shipper. Included on the bill of lading is the type and quantity of goods being shipped, and information as to destination of the shipment. The bill of lading also doubles as a receipt for the receiver of the […]
Read moreThe term inequality refers to a condition of being unequal, or of being given an unequal share of treatment, status, or opportunity. People are often aware of inequalities in social status, human rights, education, job availability, and income opportunities. A continued perception of racial, social, and wealth inequality and discrimination continues to plague society, causing discontent, anger, and even fear. […]
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