use in support of propositions of law
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Law of excluded middle — This article uses forms of logical notation. For a concise description of the symbols used in this notation, see Table of logic symbols. In logic, the law of the excluded middle states that the propositional calculus formula P ∨ ¬ P ( P or not P… … Wikipedia
cite — / sīt/ vt cit·ed, cit·ing [Latin citare to rouse, call on, summon] 1: to demand the appearance of in court: serve with a citation had been cited for contempt you are hereby cited to show cause in the Probate Court 2: to quote o … Law dictionary
Common law — For other uses, see Common law (disambiguation). Common law (also known as case law or precedent) is law developed by judges through decisions of courts and similar tribunals rather than through legislative statutes or executive branch action. A… … Wikipedia
Proposed National Unification Promotion Law — The proposed National Unification Promotion Law of the People s Republic of China ( zh. 中华人民共和国国家统一促进法) is a document that appeared in early 2004 as a suggestion to create formal a legal basis for the People s Republic of China s reunification… … Wikipedia
Natural Law — • In English this term is frequently employed as equivalent to the laws of nature, meaning the order which governs the activities of the material universe. Among the Roman jurists natural law designated those instincts and emotions common to man… … Catholic encyclopedia
Automatism (case law) — In criminal law, automatism is a complex and sometimes controversial excuse to liability where physical or environmental factors negate the existence of the actus reus (Latin for guilty act ).VoluntarinessLa Forest J. in the Canadian Supreme… … Wikipedia
United Kingdom — a kingdom in NW Europe, consisting of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: formerly comprising Great Britain and Ireland 1801 1922. 58,610,182; 94,242 sq. mi. (244,100 sq. km). Cap.: London. Abbr.: U.K. Official name, United Kingdom of Great… … Universalium
Glossary of philosophical isms — This is a list of topics relating to philosophy that end in ism . compactTOC NOTOC A * Absolutism – the position that in a particular domain of thought, all statements in that domain are either absolutely true or absolutely false: none is true… … Wikipedia
Citation signal — Introductory signals are used in legal citations to present authorities and show how the authorities relate to propositions in textual statements. A legal writer uses an introductory signal to tell readers how her citation to legal authority… … Wikipedia
Decriminalization of non-medical cannabis in the United States — United States non medical cannabis decriminalization laws (as of January 2009) Note: Federal law bans all forms of cannabis and THC as a schedule I drug, as per the Controlled Substances Act of 1970 … Wikipedia
