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majority rule
The rule or doctrine that the numerical majority2 of an organized group can make decisions binding on the whole group as our club makes decisions by majority rule Contrasted with unanimous consent or
majority leader
The leader of the majority party in a legislature Compare minority leader
ex parte
ex parte [Medieval Latin, on behalf (of)] : on behalf of or involving only one party to a legal matter and in the absence of and usually without notice to the other party [an ex parte...
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age of majority
age of majority :the age at which a person is granted by law the rights (as ability to sue) and responsibilities (as liability under contract) of an adult compare emancipate NOTE: At common law, the age...
Tutius semper est errare acquietando quam in puniendo, ex parte misericordia quam ex parte justitia
Tutius semper est errare acquietando quam in puniendo, ex parte misericordia quam ex parte justitia (H.H. P.C. 290), it is always safer to err in acquitting than in punishing: on the side of mercy, then of...
comptroller general procurement decisions
comptroller general procurement decisions The Comptroller General's decisions issued regarding appropriations, bid protests, major rules and related issues. These decisions are prepared
Waring, Ex parte, Rule of
Waring, Ex parte, Rule of. The principle established in Ex parte Waring, (1815) 19 Ves. 345, that securities held by the acceptor of a bill against his acceptances are available to the bill-holders if both acceptor...
Absolute majority
Absolute majority, means a majority of all those who are entitled to vote in a particular election, whether or not they actually cast ballots, Black Law Dictionary, 7th Edn., p. 966.
Quasi judicial decision
Quasi judicial decision, is therefore an administrative decision which is subject to some measure of judicial procedure, Wade & Forsyth's Administrative
Ex parte
Ex parte [Latin from the Part], on or from one party only, usu. without notice to or argument from the adverse party, Black's Law Dictionary, 7th Edn.
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