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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
conduct — con·duct / kän ˌdəkt/ n 1 a: the act, manner, or process of carrying on or managing his conduct of the case was negligent b: an act or omission to act a crime is that conduct which is defined as criminal Louisiana Revised Statutes 2 … Law dictionary
law of the case — law of the case: a doctrine in legal procedure: an issue esp. of law that has been decided (as by an appeals court) will not be reconsidered in the same case unless compelling circumstances warrant such reconsideration; also: a matter of law… … Law dictionary
Conduct of Business sourcebook — (COBS) Rules of the Financial Services Authority (FSA) for regulating the conduct of the business of authorised persons. COBS forms part of the FSA Handbook. For further information, see the FSA website … Law dictionary
conduct a search — index frisk, hunt Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
conduct a trial — index hear (give a legal hearing) Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
conduct an inquiry — index analyze, audit, canvass, delve, investigate, monitor, probe Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton … Law dictionary
conduct business — index handle (trade) Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
conduct dishonestly — index mishandle (mismanage) Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
conduct involving graft — index corruption Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary