U S Constitution - Law Dictionary Search Results

power 1 : capability of acting or of producing an effect [parties of unequal bargaining ] 2 a : authority or capacity to act that is delegated by law or constitution often … often used in pl. commerce power often cap C&P : the power delegated to Congress under Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution to regulate commerce esp. among the states see also commerce clause concurrent power

jurisdiction

decision) [to be removed to the State having of the crime "U.S. Constitution art. IV"] [a court of competent ] see also situs International Shoe … claims that are based on state law but that form part of a case brought to the court under its diversity jurisdiction compare pendent jurisdiction in this entry NOTE: Ancillary jurisdiction allows a single court to decide … jurisdiction [Latin jurisdictio, from juris, genitive of jus law + dictio act of saying, from dicere to say] 1 : the power, right, or authority to interpret, apply, and declare the law

Keep your definitions linked to case research

Try free for 7 days See all features

Land

324: (1988) Supp 1 SCR 493. [U.P.Z.A. & L.R. Act, 1950, s. 3(14)] The word 'lands' in the Constitution of India Schedule 7, List 2, Entry 49 is wide enough to include all lands, whether agricultural or … it includes also houses, mills, castles, and other buildings; for with the conveyance of the land the structures upon it pass also. And besides an indefinite extent upwards, it extends downwards to the globe's centre, hence the

Goods

Sale of Goods Act,1930 and the expression 'sale of goods' in the Constitution in Entry 54, List II, having the same meaning as that expression … not alter their status as 'goods' because the Code definition includes 'specially manufactured goods', Advent Systems Ltd. v. Unisys Corpn., 925 F. 2d 670 3d Cir 1991. Associated Cement Companies Ltd. v. Commissioner of Customs, AIR 2001 … itself is not a 'good', but when transferred to a laser-readable disc it becomes a readily merchant-able commodity. Similarly, when a professor deliv-ers a lecture, it is not a good, but, when transcribed as a book, it

bill

implied individual or group without a trial NOTE: Bills of attainder are prohibited by Article I of the U.S. Constitution. bill of pains and penalties : a legislative act formerly permitted that imposed a punishment less severe

hearing

the U.S. Senate to examine a nominee for the U.S. Supreme Court NOTE: Article II of the U.S. Constitution provides for presidential appointment of Supreme Court justices “by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.” … a body (as a review board) of an administrative agency regarding an agency action and esp. an action under dispute confirmation hearing 1 : a hearing conducted by the U.S. Senate to examine a nominee for the

constitution

Matched in: Term constitution

privileges and immunities clause

privileges and immunities clause often cap P&I&C 1 : a clause in Article IV of the U.S. Constitution stating that the citizens of each state of the U.S. shall be entitled to all the privileges

interest

widespread public interest] b : a right esp. that arises from a constitution (as the U.S. Constitution) ;esp : such a right considered as an … property Article Nine security interest : security interest in this entry beneficial interest : the right to the use and benefit of property [a beneficial interest in the trust] contingent interest : a future interest whose vesting … a difference, concern, from inter- between, among + esse to be] 1 : a right, title, claim, or share in property Article Nine security interest : security interest in this entry beneficial interest : the right to

‹ Prev
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
Next ›
Last »

Try the research workspace - 7 days free

Try free for 7 days