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Distribution
Distribution, 'distribution' includes distribution by way of samples whether free or otherwise. [Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986, (60 of 1986), s. 2(b)] Distribution includes distribution by way of samples, whether free or otherwise. [Cigarette...
attainder
outlawed lost the right to seek protection under the law. Article III, Section 3 of the U.S. Constitution prohibits corruption of blood or forfeiture upon a conviction for treason “except during the life of the person attainted,”
bond
bond 1 a : a usually formal written agreement by which a person undertakes to perform a certain act (as appear in court or fulfill the obligations of a contract) or abstain from performing an act...
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conspiracy
to conspire see conspire ] 1 : an agreement between two or more people to commit an act prohibited by law or to commit a lawful act by means prohibited by law ;also : the crime or
gag rule
gag rule : a law, order, or ruling that prohibits free debate or expression of ideas, information, or opinions [a long-standing Florida gag rule barring people from discussing
malum prohibitum
malum prohibitum pl: mala pro·hib·i·ta [-hi-bə-tə] [New Latin, prohibited offense] : an offense prohibited by statute but not inherently evil
performance
decree mandating a remedy and that is used when legal remedies (as damages) are inadequate [the common law prohibition against specific performance as a remedy for alleged breach of employment contract "Chady v. Solomon Schechter Day Schs.,
stay
stay stayed stay·ing : to temporarily suspend or prevent by judicial or executive order [may not grant an injunction to proceedings in a state court "U.S. Code"] n : a temporary suspension or injunction of an...
void-for-vagueness doctrine
a penal statute define a criminal offense with sufficient definiteness that ordinary people can understand what conduct is prohibited and in a manner that does not encourage arbitrary and discriminatory enforcement NOTE: Under the void-for-vagueness doctrine, a
Embargo
An edict or order of the government prohibiting the departure of ships of commerce from some or all of the ports within its dominions a prohibition
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