Easyform Glossary of Law Terms. — UK law terms.
Competent tribunal — is a term used Article 5 paragraph 2 of the Third Geneva Convention, which states: Should any doubt arise as to whether persons, having committed a belligerent act and having fallen into the hands of the enemy, belong to any of the categories… … Wikipedia
competent arbitrator — Any disinterested person, whatever his or her legal status may be, except as qualifications are prescribed in the agreement for arbitration in which case only persons who meet the prescribed qualifications are competent. 5 Am J2d Arb & A § 97. As … Ballentine's law dictionary
Militia Act of 1862 — The Militia Act of 1862, 12 Stat. 597, enacted July 17, 1862, was legislation enacted by the 37th United States Congress during the American Civil War that allowed African Americans to participate as war laborers and soldiers for the… … Wikipedia
Civil Marriage — • The municipal law deals with this status only as a civil institution Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Civil Marriage Civil Marriage … Catholic encyclopedia
Portable appliance testing — For other uses, see PAT (disambiguation). A common label for certifying that a device has been tested. Portable appliance testing (commonly known as PAT or PAT Inspection or PAT Testing) is a process in the United Kingdom, New Zealand and… … Wikipedia
Polysyllogism — Not to be confused with Polylogism. A polysyllogism (also called multi premise syllogism, sorites, climax, or gradatio) is a string of any number of propositions forming together a sequence of syllogisms such that the conclusion of each syllogism … Wikipedia
Benefice — • Popularly the term is often understood to denote either certain property destined for the support of ministers of religion, or a spiritual office or function, such as the care of souls Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Benefice … Catholic encyclopedia
Gandhi Peace Prize — For the award given out by the American organization Promoting Enduring Peace, see Gandhi Peace Award. For the award presented by the London based Gandhi Foundation, see Gandhi International Peace Award. The International Gandhi Peace Prize,… … Wikipedia
Code of Indian Offenses — What follows is the literal text of the Code of Indian Offenses. R U L E S GOVERNINGTHE COURT OF INDIAN OFFENSES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, OFFICE OF INDIAN AFFAIRS,Washington, March 30, 1883.SIR: Your special attention is directed to the… … Wikipedia
Building regulations in England and Wales — Building regulations are statutory instruments that seek to ensure that the policies set out in the relevant liegislation are carried out and Building regulations approval is required for most building work in the UK. Building regulations that… … Wikipedia
