The Law Dictionary for Everyone
The Latin term post hoc ergo propter hoc translates as “after this, therefore because of this,” is what is called a “logical fallacy.” This supposition of cause mistakenly assumes that a thing was caused by something else that occurred before. This is an example of correlation not being the same as causation. In other words, just because two things happened […]
Read moreIn a legal sense, the term proximate cause refers to a thing that happened to cause something else to occur. This is usually brought up when something has gone wrong, such as an automobile accident in which someone was injured, and refers to the non-injured party’s legal responsibility for the event. Examples of proximate cause are often found in personal […]
Read moreReal estate lawyers are typically hired for either of two types of functions: (1) to litigate real estate-related cases, or (2) to handle the legal aspects of a real estate transaction. Real estate lawyers are essentially mediators who step in when real estate deals go south. Some real estate lawyers specialize in residential or commercial real estate, while others focus […]
Read morePrejudice meaning in law Prejudice is an unjustified attitude or opinion, usually a negative one, directed toward an individual for something the individual cannot control. An example of prejudice is someone thinking poorly of another person for his belonging to a certain race, or for having different religious beliefs. Prejudice is different from discrimination, which refers to taking action based […]
Read morePuffery is a form of advertising in which a product or service is praised as being superior to all others like it, without any evidence to back up the claim. This is done for the sole purpose of attracting buyers that might not otherwise give the produce or service any attention. Puffery can normally be found in advertising or promotional […]
Read moreThe term phishing refers to the act of fraudulently acquiring someone’s personal and private information, such as online account names, login information, and passwords. This information may then be used to steal money, order products using the victim’s credit cards, and otherwise defraud the victim. Phishing is accomplished through online means, meaning through the use of email, social media, and […]
Read moreThe term opinion refers to a personal view, appraisal, or judgment that is based on information that is not sufficient to be certain. For instance, a person’s opinion may express his or her judgment about a person’s character, the attractiveness of a clothing style, or the quality of an automobile. In a legal sense, the term has a similar, though […]
Read morePopular Sovereignty meaning in law Popular sovereignty is the idea that the government gets its power from its citizens. This belief is based on the concept that the government should exist for the sole purpose of benefiting its citizens, and if the government is not doing everything it can to protect its people, then it should be disbanded. English philosopher Thomas […]
Read moreNatural law is the philosophy that certain rights, moral values, and responsibilities are inherent in human nature, and that those rights can be understood through simple reasoning. In other words, they just make sense when you consider the nature of humanity. Throughout history, the phrase “natural law” has had to do with determining how humans should behave morally. The law […]
Read moreThe Pendleton Act of 1883 is a federal law enacted by the United States, which established that federal government positions should be awarded to candidates based on their merit, not based on with which party their political affiliations lie. To that end, the Act set up a system of civil service exams, in order to limit considerations of political affiliations […]
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