The Law Dictionary for Everyone
Alimony, also known as “spousal support” or “spousal maintenance,” refers to the obligation of an individual to provide their spouse with financial support after a separation or divorce. Traditionally, alimony was the sole obligation of a husband, but in modern times, wives can be responsible to pay support to their husbands, especially in cases where her income is considerably higher […]
Read moreIn law, the term “abandonment” may be used in a variety of legal issues, from contract law to real estate law, referring to the giving up or renunciation of an interest, privilege, possession, or right, with the intent of never reclaiming it. As the term applies to matters of Family Law, an individual may abandon a marriage, spouse, child, or […]
Read moreThe term “revocation” refers to the recall, cancellation, or annulment of something that has been granted, such as a privilege, an offer, or a contract. There are many forms of revocation, and the term applies to issues in civil as well as criminal law. For example, an offer may be revoked, privileges in military service may be revoked, and the […]
Read moreThe President of the United States possesses certain powers to act in emergency situations. Though such “emergency power” is not specifically expressed in the Constitution, the Executive Branch is designed to be able to act quickly in times of war or national emergency. Because emergency power is not specifically stated in the Constitution, its scope is somewhat limited, typically extending […]
Read moreIn contract law, the term “rescission” refers to the undoing, or “unmaking” of a contract between parties. Rescission of a contract may be ordered by a court as an equitable remedy in a civil lawsuit, and is intended to bring the parties as close to the same position they were in before they entered into the contract as possible. While […]
Read moreWhen consumers decide what products to buy, and where to buy them, it is with an expectation that the prices are based on supply and demand, as well as the need for retailers or service providers to compete in an open market for their business. When competitors in any market, whether retailers or providers of essential services, come together to […]
Read moreThe Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978, which amended Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, is a federal law prohibiting discrimination in the workplace based on pregnancy. While employers of more than 14 employees were prohibited from discrimination based on sex, the Pregnancy Discrimination Act added pregnancy and related conditions to the law. To explore this concept, consider […]
Read moreThe Second Amendment to the United States Constitution recognizes the need for a “well regulated Militia” to secure a free nation, and the right of the people to “keep and bear arms” for that purpose. The Amendment, adopted on December 15, 1791, as party of the Bill of Rights, pertains to the rights of individuals under federal law, but is […]
Read moreThe Robinson-Patman Act of 1936, also referred to as the “Anti-Price Discrimination Act,” is a part of United States federal law that prohibits producers of products from participating in anticompetitive practices. The act specifically limits price discrimination and it is an amendment to the Clayton Antitrust Act, which was the first law of its kinds to prevent unfair price discrimination. […]
Read moreThe term “price discrimination” refers to the strategy of selling the same product to different buyers at different prices. Businesses engaged in a pure form of price discrimination may interact with each customer, charging them the maximum they are likely to be willing to pay. More commonly, price discrimination involves placing customers into individually defined groups according to such factors […]
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