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1. Hazard Spanish Translation of risk and peril and hazard This is the legal translation of English to Spanish in relation to risk or peril or hazard and / or a definition of this topic: Riesgo (in Spanish, without translation of the dictionary entry). Resources See Also Energy Utilities Natural [...]...
2. Nuclear Energy Embracing mainstream international law, this section on nuclear energy explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources See Also Energy Utilities Natural Resources Energy Clean Energy Resources Further Reading The entry "nuclear energy" in [...]...
3. Reversion Spanish Translation of reversion This is the legal translation of English to Spanish in relation to reversion and / or a definition of this topic: Reversión (in Spanish, without translation of the dictionary entry). Embracing mainstream international law, this section on reversion [...]...
4. Positive Law Spanish Translation of positive law This is the legal translation of English to Spanish in relation to positive law and / or a definition of this topic: Derecho Positivo (in Spanish, without translation of the dictionary entry). Embracing mainstream international law, this section on positive [...]...
5. Self-defence Spanish Translation of self-defence This is the legal translation of English to Spanish in relation to self-defence and / or a definition of this topic: Legítima Defensa (in Spanish, without translation of the dictionary entry). Embracing mainstream international law, this section on [...]...
6. Subrogation Spanish Translation of subrogation This is the legal translation of English to Spanish in relation to subrogation and / or a definition of this topic: Subrogación (in Spanish, without translation of the dictionary entry). Subrogation in International Trade Meaning of Subrogation, [...]...
7. Angary Spanish Translation of angary This is the legal translation of English to Spanish in relation to angary and / or a definition of this topic: Angaria (in Spanish, without translation of the dictionary entry). Embracing mainstream international law, this section on angary explores the context, [...]...
8. Inalienable Spanish Translation of inalienable This is the legal translation of English to Spanish in relation to inalienable and / or a definition of this topic: Inalienable (in Spanish, without translation of the dictionary entry). Definition of Inalienable Within the context of international human [...]...
9. Renewable Energy Renewable Source (of Energy) (in the Human Development Area) In this context, Renewable Source (of Energy) means: natural resources, which stocks or recovered more quickly than is used or not depends on whether or not they are used as hydro, solar, wind, geothermal, hydraulic energy, the [...]...
10. Rights of U.s. Nationals in Morocco Case Rights of U.s. Nationals in Morocco Case Rights of U.s. Nationals in Morocco Case Embracing mainstream international law, this section on rights of u.s. nationals in morocco case explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Embracing mainstream international [...]...
11. Risk The Legal History of Risk (Gharar) in Islamic LawThis section provides an overview of Risk (Gharar) in Islamic Law ResourcesSee AlsoLegal Biography Legal Traditions Historical Laws History of Law Further Reading Risk (Gharar) in Islamic Law in the Oxford International Encyclopedia of Legal [...]...
12. Freedom of Navigation Spanish Translation of freedom of navigation This is the legal translation of English to Spanish in relation to freedom of navigation and / or a definition of this topic: Libertad de Navegación (in Spanish, without translation of the dictionary entry). Embracing mainstream international [...]...
13. Rights of German Minorities in Upper Silesia Case Embracing mainstream international law, this section on rights of german minorities in upper silesia case explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "german minorities in upper silesia, rights of, case" in the [...]...
14. Claim Spanish Translation of claim This is the legal translation of English to Spanish in relation to claim and / or a definition of this topic: Reclamación (in Spanish, without translation of the dictionary entry). Spanish Translation of claim This is the legal translation of English to [...]...
15. Basic Rights Spanish Translation of basic rights and human rightsThis is the legal translation of English to Spanish in relation to basic rights or human rights and / or a definition of this topic: Derechos Fundamentales (in Spanish, without translation of the dictionary entry)....
16. Critical Race Theory The Legal History of Critical Race TheoryThis section provides an overview of Critical Race Theory ResourcesSee AlsoLegal Biography Legal Traditions Historical Laws History of Law Further Reading Critical Race Theory in the Oxford International Encyclopedia of Legal History (Oxford University [...]...
17. Contractual Rights Spanish Translation of contractual rightsThis is the legal translation of English to Spanish in relation to contractual rights and / or a definition of this topic: Derecho de Cartera (in Spanish, without translation of the dictionary entry)....
18. Sanctions United Nations Sanctions Further Reading A concise encyclopedia of the United Nations (including Sanctions , H Volger, KA Annan -2010) The Oxford Handbook on the United Nations (TG Weiss - 2007) International Law: A Dictionary (including Sanctions , Boczek, Boleslaw Adam -2005) Spanish [...]...
19. Guarantee The Legal History of GuaranteeThis section provides an overview of Guarantee ResourcesSee AlsoLegal Biography Legal Traditions Historical Laws History of Law Further Reading Guarantee in the Oxford International Encyclopedia of Legal History (Oxford University Press) The Oxford Encyclopedia of [...]...
20. Notary The Legal History of NotaryThis section provides an overview of Notary ResourcesSee AlsoLegal Biography Legal Traditions Historical Laws History of Law Further Reading Notary in the Oxford International Encyclopedia of Legal History (Oxford University Press) The Oxford Encyclopedia of American [...]...
21. Assignment of Rights Spanish Translation of assignment of rights This is the legal translation of English to Spanish in relation to assignment of rights and / or a definition of this topic: Cesión de Derechos (in Spanish, without translation of the dictionary entry). Description of Assignment of Rights In [...]...
22. Gas Embracing mainstream international law, this section on gas explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Introduction This entry provides an overview of the legal framework of gas, with a description of the most significant features of gas at international [...]...
23. Property Rights Spanish Translation of property rights This is the legal translation of English to Spanish in relation to property rights and / or a definition of this topic: Derecho Real (in Spanish, without translation of the dictionary entry). Property Rights and the Environment Contents of Property [...]...
24. Energy Law Most Popular Entries related to Energy Law Energy Law (in the World) Energy Law Schools (in the World) Energy Lawyer Salary (in the World) Oil Law (in the World) Gas Law (in the World) See Also Federal Energy Regulation Commission (United States) New Disciplines on Energy Law This [...]...
25. Regulation The Legal History of Regulation This section provides an overview of Regulation Public, Regulation From the book The Clergyman's Hand-book of Law, about Public, Regulation (1): The right to bury in a public cemetery is a privilege or license that is subject to municipal regulation, and [...]...
26. Subscription Rights Spanish Translation of subscription rightsThis is the legal translation of English to Spanish in relation to subscription rights and / or a definition of this topic: Derechos de Suscripción (in Spanish, without translation of the dictionary entry)....
27. Marital Rape Rape Types of Rape Marital RapeIntroduction to Marital RapeRape of a person's spouse is called marital rape or spousal rape. The English common law and traditional U.S. and Canadian law did not recognize rape within a marriage as a crime. As recently as the 1960s the American ......
28. Interdiction Spanish Translation of interdiction and injuction This is the legal translation of English to Spanish in relation to interdiction or injuction and / or a definition of this topic: Interdicto (in Spanish, without translation of the dictionary entry). Interdiction Assistance In relation to the [...]...
29. Certificate of Radioactivity Certificate of Radioactivity in International Trade Meaning of Certificate of Radioactivity, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): Some countries require, especially for food products, a certificate proving that they do not contain radioactive substances, [...]...
30. Civil War The Case of the Trent: International Incident In the book "International Incidents for Discussion in Conversation Classes", in relation to this subject, L. Oppenheim wrote in 1909: On Nov. 8th, 1861, during the American Civil War, the Federal cruiser San Jacinto stopped the British [...]...
31. Spanish Zone of Morocco Claims Embracing mainstream international law, this section on spanish zone of morocco claims explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "spanish zone of morocco claims" in the Parry and Grant Encyclopaedic Dictionary [...]...
32. Energy Charter Treaty Energy Charter Treaty (ECT) This section provides an overview of energy charter treaty (ect) within the legal context of Energy Institutions in international economic law, with coverage of Architecture. Resources Further Reading Kaj Hobér, "Energy Charter Treaty (ECT)," Elgar [...]...
33. Foreign Spanish Translation of foreignThis is the legal translation of English to Spanish in relation to foreign and / or a definition of this topic: Extranjero (in Spanish, without translation of the dictionary entry)....
34. Victim Rights Spanish Translation of informing the victim of his rights in a trialThis is the legal translation of English to Spanish in relation to informing the victim of his rights in a trial and / or a definition of this topic: Ofrecimiento de Acciones (in Spanish, without translation of the dictionary entry)....
35. Human Rights Commission Human Rights Commission in Constitutional Law From the Comparative Constitutions Project: Human Rights Commissions are institutions set up to ensure that individual and group rights are not being violated, either by government, other individuals, or groups. Human Rights in General In relation [...]...
36. Right to Use Spanish Translation of right to useThis is the legal translation of English to Spanish in relation to right to use and / or a definition of this topic: Derecho de Usufructo (in Spanish, without translation of the dictionary entry)....
37. Run Over Spanish Translation of to knock down and run overThis is the legal translation of English to Spanish in relation to to knock down or run over and / or a definition of this topic: Atropellar (in Spanish, without translation of the dictionary entry)....
38. Atomic Energy Commission Atomic Energy Commission (AEC), civilian agency of the United States government established by the Atomic Energy Act of 1946 to administer and regulate the production and use of atomic power. The AEC succeeded the so-called Manhattan Project, which developed the atomic bomb during World War [...]...
39. History of Chinese Law Shang Dynasty (c.16th?11th Century BCE)For more information about this section, in the context of legal history, see the main entry in this legal encyclopedia. Western Chou Dynasty (c.1045?771 BCE)For more information about this section, in the context of legal history, see the [...]...
40. Civil Liberties The Legal History of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties in United States Law This section provides an overview of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties in United States Law Embracing mainstream international law, this section on civil liberties explores the context, history and effect of the area of [...]...
41. Assignee Spanish Translation of assignee This is the legal translation of English to Spanish in relation to assignee and / or a definition of this topic: Causa Habiente (in Spanish, without translation of the dictionary entry). Assignee in E.U. Patent System The person(s) or corporate body to whom all [...]...
42. Right of Redemption Spanish Translation of right of redemptionThis is the legal translation of English to Spanish in relation to right of redemption and / or a definition of this topic: Retracto (in Spanish, without translation of the dictionary entry)....
43. Universal Periodic Review U.S. Universal Periodic Review In relation to the international law practice and U.S. Universal Periodic Review in this world legal Encyclopedia, please see the following section: International Human Rights About this subject: Human Rights Council . Note: there is detailed [...]...
44. EURATOM Embracing mainstream international law, this section on euratom explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Euratom (European Atomic Energy Community) and Europe There is an entry on euratom (european atomic energy community) in the European legal [...]...
45. Option The Legal History of Option (Khiy_r) This section provides an overview of Option (Khiy_r) Option in International Trade Meaning of Option, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): In foreign exchange, the contractually agreed upon right to buy (call options) or [...]...
46. Attribution of Rights Principle Spanish Translation of attribution of rights principleThis is the legal translation of English to Spanish in relation to attribution of rights principle and / or a definition of this topic: Principio de Atribución de Derechos (in Spanish, without translation of the dictionary entry)....
47. Exhaustion Requirement United States Supreme Court Case: Exhaustion Requirement in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): In May 2011, the United States submitted a brief as amicus curiae in the Supreme Court of the United [...]...
48. Discrimination Law Discrimination In relation to the international law practice and discrimination in this world legal Encyclopedia, please see the following section: Human Rights About this subject:RaceNote: there is detailed information and resources under these topics during the year 2013, covered [...]...
49. Right of Passage Case Embracing mainstream international law, this section on right of passage case explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "right of passage case" in the Parry and Grant Encyclopaedic Dictionary of International [...]...
50. Apportionment The Legal History of Apportionment and Reapportionment This section provides an overview of Apportionment and Reapportionment Concept of Apportionment Note: explore also the meaning of this legal term in the American Ecyclopedia of Law. Description of Apportionment In this reference work, [...]...
51. Family The Legal History of Family This section provides an overview of Family Family (in the Human Development Area) In this context, Family means: the United Nations General Assembly in its resolution 44/82 of 8 December 1989, proclaimed 1994 as the International Year of the Family (IYF) with its [...]...
52. Condominium Spanish Translation of condominium This is the legal translation of English to Spanish in relation to condominium and / or a definition of this topic: Comunidad de Bienes (in Spanish, without translation of the dictionary entry). Spanish Translation of condominium This is the legal translation [...]...
53. Pension Plans Spanish Translation of special rights of pension plansThis is the legal translation of English to Spanish in relation to special rights of pension plans and / or a definition of this topic: Planes de Pensiones (in Spanish, without translation of the dictionary entry)....
54. Atomic Energy Resources See Also Energy Utilities Natural Resources Energy Clean Energy Resources See Also Further Reading Information about Atomic Energy in the Encyclopedia of World Trade: from Ancient Times to the Present (Cynthia Clark Northrup) Atomic Energy and the Laws of International Trade The [...]...
55. Relative Rights Embracing mainstream international law, this section on relative rights explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "relative rights" in the Parry and Grant Encyclopaedic Dictionary of International Law [...]...
56. Energy Services This section provides an overview of energy services within the legal context of Specific Sectors in international economic law, with coverage of Trades in Services and Specific Sectors (Main Regulatory Areas). Resources Further Reading Olga Nartova, "Energy Services," Elgar [...]...
57. Grant of Rights Clause Spanish Translation of grant of rights clauseThis is the legal translation of English to Spanish in relation to grant of rights clause and / or a definition of this topic: Cláusula de Cesión de Derechos (in Spanish, without translation of the dictionary entry)....
58. Relinquishment Spanish Translation of relinquishment and abandonmentThis is the legal translation of English to Spanish in relation to relinquishment or abandonment and / or a definition of this topic: Renuncia (in Spanish, without translation of the dictionary entry)....
59. Right of Assembly Assembly In relation to the international law practice and Assembly in this world legal Encyclopedia, please see the following section: International Human Rights About this subject: Discrimination Under this topic, in the Encyclopedia, find out information on: Race Durban [...]...
60. Social Rights In relation to the social rights and constitutional law, David Landau[1] made the following observation: Social rights are the rights of people to achieve their basic human needs. In domestic constitutional orders, common social rights include the right to healthcare (right to health), [...]...
61. Innocent Passage Summary of Innocent Passage The right of a ship of one state to transit the territorial sea of another state, so long as the voyage does not disturb the peace or well-being of the coastal state. This right is subject to limitations, such as the right of the coastal state to prescribe [...]...
62. Justice The Legal History of Justice, Equity, and Good Conscience This section provides an overview of Justice, Equity, and Good Con-science Justice (in the Human Development Area) In this context, Justice means: expanding equity, sustaining outcomes over time and respecting human rights and other [...]...
63. Intangible Fixed Assets Spanish Translation of intangible fixed assetsThis is the legal translation of English to Spanish in relation to intangible fixed assets and / or a definition of this topic: Inmovilizado Intangible (in Spanish, without translation of the dictionary entry)....
64. Registered Representative Spanish Translation of registered representativeThis is the legal translation of English to Spanish in relation to registered representative and / or a definition of this topic: Apoderado (in Spanish, without translation of the dictionary entry)....
65. Right to Reply Spanish Translation of right to replyThis is the legal translation of English to Spanish in relation to right to reply and / or a definition of this topic: Derecho de Réplica (in Spanish, without translation of the dictionary entry)....
66. Collective Rights Definition of Collective Rights Within the context of international human rights, the following is a brief meaning of collective rights: The rights of groups to protect their interests and identities. Related Fields Related topics include: Community Find this subject in this World legal [...]...
67. Universalism In relation to the universalism and constitutional law, Matthias Mahlmann[1] made the following observation: The concept of universalism is used in various contexts and with different meanings. Its use is not limited to the sphere of ethics and law. In law, universalism can have a formal [...]...
68. Reparation for Injuries Case Embracing mainstream international law, this section on reparation for injuries case explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "reparation for injuries case" in the Parry and Grant Encyclopaedic Dictionary of [...]...
69. Reparations Commission Case Embracing mainstream international law, this section on reparations commission case explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "reparations commission case" in the Parry and Grant Encyclopaedic Dictionary of [...]...
70. Usurpation Introduction to UsurpationUsurpation, taking privilege or authority that belongs to another, especially the seizure of royal sovereignty." (1)ResourcesNotes and ReferencesInformation about "https://lawin.org/encarta-encyclopedia/" title="Micr......
71. Revocation Spanish Translation of revocationThis is the legal translation of English to Spanish in relation to revocation and / or a definition of this topic: Revocación (in Spanish, without translation of the dictionary entry)....
72. Right of Recovery Spanish Translation of right of recoveryThis is the legal translation of English to Spanish in relation to right of recovery and / or a definition of this topic: Derecho de Repetición (in Spanish, without translation of the dictionary entry)....
73. Rights and Duties of States Embracing mainstream international law, this section on rights and duties of states explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "rights and duties of states" in the Parry and Grant Encyclopaedic Dictionary of [...]...
74. Rights of Minorities Cases Embracing mainstream international law, this section on rights of minorities cases explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "rights of minorities cases" in the Parry and Grant Encyclopaedic Dictionary of [...]...
75. Rights of Persons With Disabilities Embracing mainstream international law, this section on rights of persons with disabilities explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "disabilities, rights of persons with" in the Parry and Grant Encyclopaedic [...]...
76. Immigration Law Spanish Translation of regulation concerning noncitizens This is the legal translation of English to Spanish in relation to regulation concerning noncitizens and / or a definition of this topic: Derecho de Extranjería (in Spanish, without translation of the dictionary entry). [...]...
77. Misappropriation Spanish Translation of misappropriationThis is the legal translation of English to Spanish in relation to misappropriation and / or a definition of this topic: Apropiación Indebida (in Spanish, without translation of the dictionary entry)....
78. Real Estates Spanish Translation of real estatesThis is the legal translation of English to Spanish in relation to real estates and / or a definition of this topic: Bienes Raíces (in Spanish, without translation of the dictionary entry)....
79. Record of Payment Spanish Translation of record of paymentThis is the legal translation of English to Spanish in relation to record of payment and / or a definition of this topic: Acta de Pago (in Spanish, without translation of the dictionary entry)....
80. Recovery Plan Spanish Translation of recovery planThis is the legal translation of English to Spanish in relation to recovery plan and / or a definition of this topic: Plan de Saneamiento (in Spanish, without translation of the dictionary entry)....
81. Registration Fees Spanish Translation of registration feesThis is the legal translation of English to Spanish in relation to registration fees and / or a definition of this topic: Derechos de Registro (in Spanish, without translation of the dictionary entry)....
82. Reinsurance Broker Spanish Translation of reinsurance brokerThis is the legal translation of English to Spanish in relation to reinsurance broker and / or a definition of this topic: Corredor de Reaseguro (in Spanish, without translation of the dictionary entry)....
83. Remedy of Appeal Spanish Translation of remedy of appealThis is the legal translation of English to Spanish in relation to remedy of appeal and / or a definition of this topic: Recurso de Alzada (in Spanish, without translation of the dictionary entry)....
84. Right to Surrender A Policy Spanish Translation of right to surrender a policyThis is the legal translation of English to Spanish in relation to right to surrender a policy and / or a definition of this topic: Derecho de Rescate (in Spanish, without translation of the dictionary entry)....
85. Reproductive Rights References See Also Marriage Family Embracing mainstream international law, this section on reproductive rights explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources See Also Marriage Family Resources Further Reading The entry "reproductive [...]...
86. I'm Alone Case Embracing mainstream international law, this section on i'm alone case explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "i'm alone case" in the Parry and Grant Encyclopaedic Dictionary of International Law [...]...
87. United Nations Administrative Tribunal Case Embracing mainstream international law, this section on united nations administrative tribunal case explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "united nations administrative tribunal case" in the Parry and Grant [...]...
88. United States Nationals in Morocco Case Embracing mainstream international law, this section on united states nationals in morocco case explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "united states nationals in morocco case" in the Parry and Grant [...]...
89. Jurisprudence Hello Introduction to Jurisprudence Jurisprudence (Latin jurisprudentia, from jus, "law," and prudentia, "knowledge"), knowledge of the law and its interpretation, or the science and philosophy of law. In ancient Rome the term was used in the former sense. Those who were so [...]...
90. Lawyer Spanish Translation of lawyer epecialised in labour law This is the legal translation of English to Spanish in relation to lawyer epecialised in labour law and / or a definition of this topic: Laboralista (in Spanish, without translation of the dictionary entry). Spanish Translation of counsel [...]...
91. Retirement Age Spanish Translation of retirement age This is the legal translation of English to Spanish in relation to retirement age and / or a definition of this topic: Edad de Jubilación (in Spanish, without translation of the dictionary entry). Resources See Also Social Protection Social [...]...
92. Right of Establishment Spanish Translation of right of establishmentThis is the legal translation of English to Spanish in relation to right of establishment and / or a definition of this topic: Régimen de Derechos de Establecimiento (in Spanish, without translation of the dictionary entry)....
93. Covenant Introduction to Covenant Covenant menas, in law, a promise, usually under seal, that a certain act shall be performed or shall not be performed, or a solemn declaration under seal that certain facts are true. Covenants are used most often in deeds. An express covenant is an express declaration [...]...
94. Byzantium Early ByzantiumFor more information about this section, in the context of legal history, see the main entry in this legal encyclopedia. Later Byzantium to 1453For more information about this section, in the context of legal history, see the main entry in this legal encyclopedia. [...]...
95. Iran The Legal History of Islamic Law in Iran This section provides an overview of Islamic Law in Iran Iran in 2011 United States views on international law (based on the document "Digest of U.S. Practice in International Law"): See information on Nationality, Citizenship and Immigration [...]...
96. Registered Security Spanish Translation of registered securityThis is the legal translation of English to Spanish in relation to registered security and / or a definition of this topic: Acción Nominativa (in Spanish, without translation of the dictionary entry)....
97. Revocatory Action Spanish Translation of revocatory actionThis is the legal translation of English to Spanish in relation to revocatory action and / or a definition of this topic: Acción Revocatoria (in Spanish, without translation of the dictionary entry)....
98. Radiation Resources See Also Energy Utilities Natural Resources Energy Clean Energy...
99. Radiation Protection Resources See Also Energy Utilities Natural Resources Energy Clean Energy...
100. Radioactive Element Resources See Also Energy Utilities Natural Resources Energy Clean Energy...
101. Radioactive Waste Resources See Also Energy Utilities Natural Resources Energy Clean Energy...
102. Ray August Contents Ray A. August ConclusionNotesSee AlsoReferences and Further ReadingAbout the Author/s and Reviewer/sMentioned in these Entries Ray A. August Professor ... Read more...
103. Ragosta v. Wilder Ragosta v. Wilder 1991 Vermont Supreme Court • Wilder was offerer (defendant), Ragosta offeree (plaintiff). Offer was to sell real ... Read more...
104. Raynal ContentsRaynalConclusionNotesSee AlsoReferences and Further ReadingAbout the Author/s and Reviewer/sMentioned in these Entries Raynal Raynal, on the subject of mankind being ... Read more...
105. Ranking of the top 100 legal most-cited articles of all time List of the top 100 legal most-cited articles of all time in ranking order Ranking of the top 100 legal ... Read more...
106. Race, Reform, and Retrenchment: Transformation and Legitimation in Antidiscrimination Law ContentsRace, Reform, and Retrenchment: Transformation and Legitimation in Antidiscrimination LawConclusionNotesSee AlsoReferences and Further ReadingAbout the Author/s and Reviewer/sMentioned in these ... Read more...
107. Ray A. August ContentsRay A. AugustWorksArticlesConclusionNotesSee AlsoReferences and Further ReadingAbout the Author/s and Reviewer/sMentioned in these Entries Ray A. August Professor Ray August ... Read more...
108. Rack Car A railroad flatcar, usually eighty-five feet long, with several levels, used to transport automobiles. Also, a railcar with racks at either end used to transport pulpwood. ......
109. Rag Top A container or trailer equipped with a canvas top which can be rolled back during loading and unloading.......
110. Railroad Through Bill Of Lading An export Bill of Lading (read this and related legal terms for further details), issued by a railroad, covering shipment overseas of merchandise by combined rail/water service under a through rate. The bill of lading ma......
111. Rally An increase in stock or commodity prices following a decline.......
112. Range As used in conjunction with ship charter agreements, a group of ports within a defined geographic area. For example, a shipowner may hire out his vessel to be operated under charter between north Europe and the "New Orleans-Brownsville range," in which case the charterer may elect to [...]...
113. Rationing Of Exchange An exchange control imposed by governmental authority to regulate transactions in foreign exchange. Under a rationing of exchange scheme, only the government may issue exchange to importers, and holders of bills of exchange denominated in a foreign currency must surrender them to the government in e......
114. Rack Introduction to RackRack, instrument of torture used from antiquity until the 18th century. The rack was an open wooden frame with movable bars at each end. The prisoner's wrists and ankles were fastened to the bars, which were moved in opposite directions by levers, thus stretching the......
115. Radio Introduction to Radio Free EuropeRadio Free Europe (RFE), publicly supported, privately operated American radio network that transmits news and cultural programs to Eastern European nations. Founded in the 1950s, the network's original purpose was to provide listeners with information a......
116. Rape Introduction to Rape Rape, in law, sexual intercourse against a person's will. Most experts believe the primary cause of rape is an aggressive desire to dominate the victim rather than an attempt to achieve sexual fulfillment. They consider rape an act of violence rather than principally a [...]...
117. Rape Effects Rape Effects on VictimsIntroduction to Rape EffectsWomen who are raped suffer a sense of violation that goes beyond physical injury. They may become distrustful of men and experience feelings of shame, humiliation, and loss of privacy. Victims who suffer rape trauma syndrome exper......
118. Rape History Rape Legal History of RapeIntroduction to Rape HistoryLaws defining and setting punishments for rape have varied enormously among different cultures and during different time periods. Throughout history, rape laws have illustrated a culture's social and political attitudes abo......
119. Rape Incidence Rape IncidenceIntroduction to Rape IncidencePrecise and reliable statistics concerning rape are not available. Rape remains an underreported crime. In the past, victims were hesitant to report rapes because of insensitive and sometimes hostile treatment by law enforcement personne......
120. Rape of Men Rape Types of Rape Rape of MenIntroduction to Rape of MenTraditional rape laws were gender specific, providing that only women could be victims of rape and only men could be rapists. In recent years an increasing number of states have rewritten their rape laws to be gender neutral......