Search results for: “customs and traditions”
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Magna Carta
Legal Materials Pictures and translations of the Magna Carta are posted on the Internet by the National Archives and Records Administration and the British Library. You'll find a print copy in the American Jurisprudence 2d Deskbook. Abstract The Magna Carta (literally, the […]
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Conservatism Origins
Conservatism OriginsConservatism received its classic formulation in the works of the British statesman Edmund Burke, notably his Reflections on the Revolution in France (1790), in which he rejected the principles of the French Revolution and presented a comprehensive philosophy of society …
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Norm
Norm Norm Definition Norm may be defined as informal guideline about what is, or is not, considered normal social behavior (as opposed to rules and laws, which are formal guidelines). In Spanish, “norma”may have a meaning similar to “law”. Taboos, Trivial Customs and Traditions Such shared values and expectations may be measured by statistical sampling…
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Regionalism
Embracing mainstream international law, this section on regionalism explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Regionalism and Europe There is an entry on regionalism in the European legal encyclopedia. Resources See Also Further Reading Entry […]
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International Law
International Law consists of the rules and principles of general application dealing with the conduct of States and of international organizations in their international relations with one another and with private individuals, minority groups and transnational companies. Legal Issues […]
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Maritime Law
Introduction to Maritime Law Maritime Law, branch of law relating to commerce and navigation on the high seas and on other navigable waters. Specifically, the term refers to the body of customs, legislation, international treaties, and court decisions pertaining to ownership and operation […]
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Common Law
Introduction to Common Law "Common Law, term used to refer to the main body of English unwritten law that evolved from the 12th century onward. The name comes from the idea that English medieval law, as administered by the courts of the realm, reflected the "common"customs of […]
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Common Law
Introduction to Common Law "Common Law, term used to refer to the main body of English unwritten law that evolved from the 12th century onward. The name comes from the idea that English medieval law, as administered by the courts of the realm, reflected the "common"customs of […]
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Taxation
Other Popular Tax Definitions in the World Legal Encyclopedia Adjusted Gross Income (sometimes, including Taxation) Ad Valorem Tax (sometimes, including Taxation) Alternative Minimum Tax (sometimes, including Taxation) Big Four (audit firms) (sometimes, including Taxation) Black Market […]