Dictionary from West's Encyclopedia of American Law. 2005.
Short Dictionary of (mostly American) Legal Terms and Abbreviations.
sunset provision — UK US noun [countable] [singular sunset provision plural sunset provisions] a condition that states that a plan or agreement will automatically end after a particular period of time unless special arrangements are made for it to continue… … Useful english dictionary
sunset provision — UK / US or sunset law UK / US noun [countable] Word forms sunset provision : singular sunset provision plural sunset provisions a condition that states that a plan or agreement will automatically end after a particular period of time unless… … English dictionary
sunset provision — UK US noun [C] LAW ► SUNSET CLAUSE(Cf. ↑sunset clause) … Financial and business terms
Sunset provision — In public policy, a sunset provision or sunset clause is a provision in a statute or regulation that terminates or repeals all or portions of the law after a specific date, unless further legislative action is taken to extend it. Most laws do not … Wikipedia
Sunset Provision — A clause in a statute, regulation or similar piece of legislation that provides for an automatic repeal of the entire or sections of a law once a specific date is reached. Once the sunset provision date is reached, the pieces of legislation… … Investment dictionary
sunset provision — sunset pro,vision or sunset ,law noun count AMERICAN a condition that states that a plan or agreement will automatically end after a particular period of time unless special arrangements are made for it to continue … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
Sunset (disambiguation) — Sunset is the time when the Sun disappears below the horizon in the west.Sunset may also refer to:Places;United States *Sunset Boulevard, a major street in Los Angeles, California *Sunset District (San Francisco), California *Sunset, Arkansas… … Wikipedia
provision — pro‧vi‧sion [prəˈvɪʒn] noun 1. [uncountable] the act of providing something that someone needs: • the provision of childcare facilities at work • provision for people with disabilities 2. make provision( s) to make plans for future needs: make… … Financial and business terms
sunset law — sunset provision UK / US or sunset law UK / US noun [countable] Word forms sunset provision : singular sunset provision plural sunset provisions a condition that states that a plan or agreement will automatically end after a particular period of… … English dictionary
sunset clause — UK US noun [C] (also sunset provision) LAW ► part of a law or contract that states when it will end, or the conditions under which it will end: »A sunset clause in the bill called for the tax cuts to expire in 2010. »The Pension Board has… … Financial and business terms
