The Law Dictionary for Everyone
Although the Civil Rights Act of 1964 made racial segregation illegal in the United States, the practice of segregation continued. This practice of separating minorities, especially black Americans, from whites was labeled de facto segregation, and commonly occurred in schools, though such public places as diners, beaches, and others remained segregated. To explore this concept, consider the following de facto […]
Read moreThere are two sides to every argument: (1) the “claim,” and (2) the “counterclaim.” The first is a statement of the party’s point, or argument for something. The second is a rebuttal, or argument opposing the claim. Once the parties have made their claims and counterclaims, they introduce the reasoning behind their arguments, and present evidence to support those claims. […]
Read more“Corrupt” is a word that may be used to describe something that is tainted, decayed, or putrid. It also describes a person who is debased in character, lacking in character, or dishonest. The term corruption is commonly used in modern society to refer to unethical or dishonest behaviors undertaken by someone who has been entrusted with authority. Such people may […]
Read moreThe Latin term corpus delicti refers to the principle that there must be some proof that a crime has been committed before a person can be convicted of having committed that crime. In Western law, the term has also been widely used to refer to the object upon which the crime was committed, meaning a body, in the case of […]
Read moreA corporation is a legal business entity in which the owners are protected from liability for the company’s actions and financial status. Completely separate from the owners or shareholders, a corporation may exercise most of the rights and responsibilities that an individual business owner would possess, which means that a corporation may enter into contracts, borrow money, sue and be […]
Read moreA copyright is a formal declaration that the owner is the only one with the right to publish, reproduce, or sell a particular artistic work. The protection of a copyright is granted by the government, and covers original literary (writings), dramatic (stage and film) musical, artistic, and other creations. To explore this concept, consider the following copyright definition. Definition of […]
Read moreA constitution is a set of standards or principles by which an organization, such as a government, is to be governed. Such a collection of principles is established in a written document, which may apply to any organization from a corporation or non-profit organization, to a government. A governmental constitution is a social code, which declares the character of the […]
Read moreIn a legal sense, the term conjecture refers to guesswork, meaning it is a supposition based on theory or opinion, without substantial evidence. Conjectures are often based on the way a situation appears, rather than on solid proof. For instance, the media often makes conjectures about the state of celebrities’ marriages based on rumor and photos submitted by unsubstantiated sources. […]
Read moreA confederation is a union or coalition of people, or of separate states or nations, which have joined together for a common cause. The states of the South banded together into a confederation at the time of the U.S. Civil War, providing a historic example of confederation for generations to follow. Modern times see confederations of nations, created by treaties […]
Read moreThe term concession is used in a variety of situations, often referring to an agreement to do something, usually grudgingly, or as part of a compromise, or in order to improve a situation. Concessions are often made during contract negotiations, may be made as a grant by the government, and even have a place in politics. In the private sector, […]
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