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Peremptory mandamus

of perfect obedience and due execution. See MANDAMUS; and as to 'peremptory mandamus' in the first instance, to hold a municipal election, see (English) Municipal Corporations Act, 1882, s. 225 (8), repealed by the Local Government Act, … and due execution. See MANDAMUS; and as to 'peremptory mandamus' in the first instance, to hold a municipal election, see (English) Municipal Corporations Act, 1882, s. 225 (8), repealed by the Local Government Act, 1933.

Eligible

That may be selected proper or qualified to be chosen legally qualified to be elected and to hold office … That may be selected proper or qualified to be chosen legally qualified to be elected and to hold office

prescribe

to lay down as a rule or guide : specify with authority [the times, places and manner of holding elections for Senators and Representatives, shall be prescribed in each State by the legislature thereof "U.S. Constitution art.

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annual meeting

annual meeting : a meeting of shareholders that the law requires a corporation to hold each year for the election of directors and the transaction of other business compare special meeting NOTE: In … meeting : a meeting of shareholders that the law requires a corporation to hold each year for the election of directors and the transaction of other business compare special meeting NOTE: In order for a vote taken

Speaker of the House of Commons

chosen by the House of Commons, from amongst its members, subject to the approval of the Crown, and holds office till the dissolution of the Parliament in which he was elected, and is expected to preserve a … the approval of the Crown, and holds office till the dissolution of the Parliament in which he was elected, and is expected to preserve a strictly impartial attitude. a substantial salary is provided with a furnished residence.

Term of office

Term of office, means the period during which an elected officer or appointee may hold office, perform its functions, and enjoy its privileges and emoluments, Black's Law Dictionary, 7th Edn., p. 1483 … Term of office, means the period during which an elected officer or appointee may hold office, perform its functions, and enjoy its privileges and emoluments, Black's Law Dictionary,

Agricultural Holdings Act, 1923

Agricultural Holdings Act, 1923 (English) (13 & 14 Geo. 5, cc. 9 and 25). By a series of statutes commencing … makes good damage done by the removal. He must give a month's notice to the landlord, who may elect to purchase the fixture or building. 7. Notice to Quit (s. 25).--Notwithstanding any thing in a contract of

Franchise

which pre-supposes a grant. The kinds are almost infinite, but the principal are: bodies corporate, the right to hold Courtsleet, fairs markets, ferries, forests, chases, parks, warrens, fisheries. The remedy for disturbance is an action. See COPYHOLDS, … remedy for disturbance is an action. See COPYHOLDS, 1 Steph. Com. Also, the right of voting at an election for a member of Parliament. See ELECON. 1. The right to vote 2. The right conferred by government

Magna Carta

freeman of our realm, for us and our heirs for ever, these liberties, underwritten, to have and to hold to them and their heirs, of us and our heirs for ever.' The 2nd chapter relates to the … of new laws upon these subjects, though the sheriff's county Court still exists for the purpose of parliamentary elections, and the sheriff's turn was not expressly abolished until 1887 by the Sheriffs Act of that year, s.

company

economy as a whole and that usually directs a relatively high proportion of income back into the business holding company : a company whose sole function is to own and control other companies investment company : a … whose members cannot be held liable for the acts, debts, or obligations of the company and that may elect to be taxed as a partnership mu·tu·al company : an insurance company whose capital is owned by its

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