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independent contractor — n: one that contracts to do work or perform a service for another and that retains total and free control over the means or methods used in doing the work or performing the service compare employee Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam… … Law dictionary
independent counsel — n: an official appointed by the court at the request of the U.S. Attorney General to investigate and prosecute criminal violations by high government officials, members of Congress, or directors of a presidential reelection campaign after a… … Law dictionary
independent — in·de·pen·dent adj 1: not dependent on others (as parents) for livelihood; esp: not a dependent declared she was independent on her financial aid form 2 a: not affiliated with another usu. larger unit an independent adjuster b: not contingent on… … Law dictionary
law of nations — law of na·tions: jus gentium Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996. law of nations … Law dictionary
Independent Television Commission — Under the Broadcasting Act 1990, the Government established the Independent Television Commission (ITC) and the Radio Authority (RA). These issue Codes of Advertising Standards and Practice. Pre clearance of broadcast advertising must be carried… … Law dictionary
independent trustee — A trustee who is not related to the beneficiary of the trust and does not stand to inherit any property under the trust. Independent trustees are preferred when family members are likely to disagree over management of the trust. However,… … Law dictionary
independent scrutineer — A trade union must appoint an independent scrutineer to oversee the conduct of a ballot and must ensure that the scrutineer s competence and independence cannot reasonably be called into question (section 226B, Trade Union and Labour Relations… … Law dictionary
independent audit — A systematic review of the accuracy and truthfulness of the accounting records of a particular individual, business, or organization by a person or firm skilled in the necessary accounting methods and not related in any way to the person or firm… … Law dictionary
independent administrator — see administrator Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996 … Law dictionary
independent agency — see agency 4 Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996 … Law dictionary
