Law day — was created in the late 1950s, by the American Bar Association to draw attention to both the principles and practice of law and justice. President Dwight D. Eisenhower established Law Day by proclamation in 1958. It is defined in 36 U.S.C. § 113… … Wikipedia
Law day — Law Law (l[add]), n. [OE. lawe, laghe, AS. lagu, from the root of E. lie: akin to OS. lag, Icel. l[ o]g, Sw. lag, Dan. lov; cf. L. lex, E. legal. A law is that which is laid, set, or fixed; like statute, fr. L. statuere to make to stand. See… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
law-day — lawˈ day noun A day when court proceedings may be held in public, a day of open court • • • Main Entry: ↑law … Useful english dictionary
Law Day, U.S.A. — On May 1 the United States celebrates Law Day, U.S.A.. It is meant to reflect on the role of law in the foundation of the country and to recognize its importance for society. History Through the efforts of then American Bar Association President… … Wikipedia
law day — noun Etymology: Middle English lawe day, from lawe law + day 1. obsolete : a day in which a court is or is to be in session; also : the session of such a court … Useful english dictionary
law-day — The exact day specified in a contract upon which money was to be paid. Moore v Norman, 43 Minn 428, 45 NW 857. The day named for the performance of the obligation of a mortgagor. 36 Am J1st Mtg § 380. The adoption of the lien theory has been… … Ballentine's law dictionary
day in court — day in court: a day or opportunity to appear in a legal proceeding to be heard or to assert one s rights Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996. day in court … Law dictionary
law — / lȯ/ n [Old English lagu, of Scandinavian origin] 1: a rule of conduct or action prescribed or formally recognized as binding or enforced by a controlling authority: as a: a command or provision enacted by a legislature see also statute 1 b:… … Law dictionary
Law Society of Scotland — the statutory body that both represents and controls solicitors in Scotland, established initially by the Solicitors (Scotland) Act 1949. Its executive body is the elected Council and day to day business is administered by a permanent secretariat … Law dictionary
day — index date Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 day 24 hour … Law dictionary
