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court of appeals

court of appeals often cap C&A : a court hearing appeals from the decisions of lower courts: as a : an intermediate court of the U.S. federal judicial system b : a state appellate court called...

cost of living

cost of living :the cost of purchasing those goods and services which are included in an accepted standard level of consumption

commercial speech

that proposes a commercial transaction compare pure speech, symbolic speech NOTE: Commercial speech is entitled to a lesser level of protection under the First Amendment than speech which is an expression of one's thoughts.

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city attorney

different titles. In some places the city attorney is called city solicitor or city counselor. At the town level, the title used is often town counsel. In Boston, the title corporation counsel is used. In Cleveland, it

chief justice

chief justice : a chief judge of a usually higher level court ;specif often cap : the chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court chief jus·tice·ship n

chief judge

chief judge : the principal, presiding, or most senior judge of esp. a lower level court or of a circuit

balancing test

balancing test : a test in which opposing rights, interests, or policies are assigned a degree or level of importance and the ruling of the court is determined by which is considered greater NOTE: Balancing tests

appeals court

appeals court : a court that hears appeals ;esp : an intermediate level appellate court

appeal

court's judgment was incorrect ;also : a proceeding for the review of an agency decision at a higher level within the agency or in a court see also affirm compare certiorari, new trial, rehearing NOTE: The scope

accredited investor

related Securities and Exchange Commission regulations as one having at least a specified net worth and a certain level of knowledge and experience in financial matters

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