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Religion
The following is a list of entries related to this topic (in practice and theory), specially in regard to international and comparative law. The entries below offer descriptions and cross-references of this topic of countries around the world.Religious Institution
Hierarchical Display of Religious institution Social Questions > Culture and religion > Religion
Religious institution Concept of Religious institution See the dictionary definition of Religious institution. Characteristics of Religious institution [rtbs name=”xxx-xxx”] Resources […]
Atheism
Hierarchical Display of Atheism Social Questions > Culture and religion > Religion
Concept of Atheism See the dictionary definition of Atheism. Characteristics of Atheism [rtbs name=”xxx-xxx”] Resources Translation of Atheism Spanish: Ateísmo French: Athéisme German: Atheismus Italian: […]
Injunction
Introduction to Injunction Injunction, generally, an order or decree in the law of equity, requiring a defendant to refrain from committing a specific act, either in process or threatened, injurious to the plaintiff. Injunctions are granted on the usual grounds for equitable actions, namely, […]
Protestantism
Hierarchical Display of Protestantism Social Questions > Culture and religion > Religion > Christianity
Law > Sources and branches of the law > Legal science > Internal law of religions > Protestant church law Concept of Protestantism See the dictionary definition of Protestantism. […]
Cemetery
Cemetery, Authority From the book The Clergyman's Hand-book of Law, about Cemetery, Authority (1): When a congregation that had title to a cemetery for many years entrusted the management and sale of the lots to the priest, he had thereby authority to create servitudes, such as alleys to […]
Imprisonment
Purposes of ImprisonmentIntroduction to ImprisonmentImprisonment serves several universal functions, including the protection of society, the prevention of crime, retribution (revenge) against criminals, and the rehabilitation of inmates. Additional goals of imprisonment may includ…
Politics
Politics Politics From the book The Clergyman's Hand-book of Law, about Politics (1): A minister who had been expelled by his congregation for voting the Democratic ticket, had some of the members of the church arrested under the election laws for intimidating a voter. The court held that […]
Charge
Trustees, Thanks, Charge From the book The Clergyman's Hand-book of Law, about Trustees, Thanks, Charge (1): Where trustees have taken care of funds without charge, the only entry kept being a vote of thanks from time to time, they could not afterward charge a commission on the moneys […]
Challenge
Introduction Challenge (O. Fr. chalonge, calenge, etc., from Lat. calumnia, originally meaning trickery, from calvi, to deceive, hence a false accusation, a “calumny”), originally a charge against a person or a claim to anything, a defiance. The term is now particularly used of an invitation […]
Hinduism
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Civil Law
Introduction to Civil Law "Civil Law, term applied to a legal tradition originating in ancient Rome and to the contemporary legal systems based on this tradition. Modern civil law systems, which were originally developed in Western European countries, have spread throughout the world. […]
Church
The Legal History of Church and State in United States Law This section provides an overview of Church and State in United States Law Church, Religious Society From the book The Clergyman's Hand-book of Law, about Church, Religious Society (1): A church in one sense is more limited than a […]
Ecclesiastical Council
Hierarchical Display of Ecclesiastical council Social Questions > Culture and religion > Religion > Church
Ecclesiastical council Concept of Ecclesiastical council See the dictionary definition of Ecclesiastical council. Characteristics of Ecclesiastical council [rtbs name=”xxx-xxx”] […]
Hindu Law
The Legal History of Hindu LawThis section provides an overview of Hindu Law ResourcesSee AlsoLegal Biography Legal Traditions Historical Laws History of Law Further Reading Hindu Law in the Oxford International Encyclopedia of Legal History (Oxford University Press) The Oxford Encyclopedia of […]
Religious Sect
Hierarchical Display of Religious sect Social Questions > Culture and religion > Religion
Religious sect Concept of Religious sect See the dictionary definition of Religious sect. Characteristics of Religious sect [rtbs name=”xxx-xxx”] Resources Translation of Religious sect Spanish: […]
Extremism
Hierarchical Display of Extremism Social Questions > Social affairs > Social problem
Social Questions > Culture and religion > Religion > Religious fundamentalism Concept of Extremism See the dictionary definition of Extremism. Characteristics of Extremism [rtbs name=”xxx-xxx”] Resources […]
Public Health
Introduction to Public Health Public Health, protection and improvement of the health of entire populations through community-wide action, primarily by governmental agencies. The goals of public health are to prevent human disease, injury, and disability; protect people from environmental […]
Doctor
Bankruptcy
The Legal History of Bankruptcy This section provides an overview of Bankruptcy Bankruptcy-Remote (SPE) in Financial Law Concept of Bankruptcy-Remote (SPE) in this field: An SPE satisfying certain legal criteria, whose assets have been isolated from and are outside of the reach of the […]
Minister
From the book The Clergyman's Hand-book of Law, about Minister (1): A minister is one who acts as, or performs some of the functions of, a clergyman.55 Resources Notes and References
- Charles M. Scanlan, The Clergyman's Hand-book of Law. The Law of Church and Grave (1909), Benziger […]
Building
Used as a noun, a vessel. The term is used in conjunction with vessels under construction or already afloat; a newly launched vessel is said to be a new building….
Protestant Church Law
Hierarchical Display of Protestant church law Law > Sources and branches of the law > Legal science > Internal law of religions
Social Questions > Culture and religion > Religion > Christianity > Protestantism Protestant church law Concept of Protestant church law See the dictionary […]
Removal
Removal, Suspension, Trial From the book The Clergyman's Hand-book of Law, about Removal, Suspension, Trial (1): In the United States under the laws and discipline of the Catholic Church a priest may be removed from the charge of a congregation at the pleasure of the bishop, without […]
Buddhist Law
The Legal History of Buddhist LawThis section provides an overview of Buddhist Law ResourcesSee AlsoLegal Biography Legal Traditions Historical Laws History of Law Further Reading Buddhist Law in the Oxford International Encyclopedia of Legal History (Oxford University Press) The Oxford […]
Islamic Law
The Legal History of Islamic Law Law and Dogma Islamic law —ShariÂ’a— evolved over time in response to the Muslim communityÂ’s need for a legal system. The most important source of law was the traditions of the Prophet (sunna) as revealed in reports […]
Sale
The Legal History of SaleThis section provides an overview of Sale ResourcesSee AlsoLegal Biography Legal Traditions Historical Laws History of Law Further Reading Sale in the Oxford International Encyclopedia of Legal History (Oxford University Press) The Oxford Encyclopedia of American […]
Evidence
Introduction to Evidence Evidence, the means by which disputed facts are proved to be true or untrue in any trial before a court of law or an agency that functions like a court. Because American law is committed to a rational rather than a formalistic system of evidence, no value is assigned […]
Mythology
Hierarchical Display of Mythology Social Questions > Culture and religion > Religion
Concept of Mythology See the dictionary definition of Mythology. Characteristics of Mythology [rtbs name=”xxx-xxx”] Resources Translation of Mythology Spanish: Mitología French: Mythologie German: […]
Jurisdiction
Criminal Procedure: Jurisdiction Introduction to Jurisdiction For a criminal conviction to be valid, both the sovereign power (the state or federal government) and the specific court that tries the accused must have jurisdiction (authority) over the crime charged. Jurisdiction refers to a […]
Constitutional Law
Introduction to Constitutional Law Constitutional Law, system of fundamental principles on the organization of a country's government and the limitations of its powers. In the United States, constitutional law refers to legal rights that are directly addressed in the Constitution of the […]
Insurance
The Legal History of Insurance This section provides an overview of Insurance "My Wife, Anna Jones," Divorce, Insurance From the book The Clergyman's Hand-book of Law, about "My Wife, Anna Jones," Divorce, Insurance (1): A bequest or devise to "my wife, Anna […]
Damages
Introduction to Damages Damages, an award of money that a court of law requires be given to one who has suffered a loss, injury, or invasion of a legal right (as when one party to a contract does not fulfill its obligations) as a result of the act of another. Damages may be compensatory or […]
Language
Language Language Model Syntax in Legal Information Retrieval The following is a basic concept of Language Model Syntax in relation to information retrieval. In addition to this, Language Model Syntax may be applied to legal texts, including case law, legislation and scholarly works. […]
Anglicanism
Hierarchical Display of Anglicanism Social Questions > Culture and religion > Religion > Christianity
Law > Sources and branches of the law > Legal science > Internal law of religions > Canon law Concept of Anglicanism See the dictionary definition of Anglicanism. Characteristics of […]
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 […]
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 […]
Buddhism
The Legal History of Buddhism in Chinese Law This section provides an overview of Buddhism in Chinese Law Resources See Also Religion Freedom of Religion Morality Religious Law Resources See Also Legal Biography Legal Traditions Historical Laws History of Law Further Reading Buddhism in […]
Canon Law
Orthodox ChurchesFor more information about this section, in the context of legal history, see the main entry in this legal encyclopedia. Protestant ChurchesFor more information about this section, in the context of legal history, see the main entry in this legal encyclopedia. The […]
Buddhist
Hierarchical Display of Buddhist Social Questions > Social framework > Sociocultural group > Religious group
Social Questions > Culture and religion > Religion > Buddhism Concept of Buddhist See the dictionary definition of Buddhist. Characteristics of Buddhist [rtbs name=”xxx-xxx”] […]
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 […]
Clergy
Bishop, Discipline, Clergy From the book The Clergyman's Hand-book of Law, about Bishop, Discipline, Clergy (1): Within his diocese the bishop is the executive officer, the legislature, and the judiciary; but he is subject to the superior authority of the Church. The bishop may make laws […]
Vote
Ordinal Vote in Constitutional LawFrom the Comparative Constitutions Project: A rank ordering of votes for either candidates or parties.
Mortgage
Introduction to Mortgage Mortgage, legal instrument that pledges a house or other real estate as security for repayment of a loan. By providing a guarantee that the loan will be paid back, a mortgage enables a person to buy property without having the funds to pay for it outright. If the […]
Christianity
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Religious Group
Hierarchical Display of Religious group Social Questions > Social framework > Sociocultural group
Law > Rights and freedoms > Anti-discriminatory measure > Religious discrimination
Law > Rights and freedoms > Rights of the individual > Freedom of religious beliefs
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Orthodoxy
Hierarchical Display of Orthodoxy Social Questions > Culture and religion > Religion > Christianity
Law > Sources and branches of the law > Legal science > Internal law of religions > Canon law Concept of Orthodoxy See the dictionary definition of Orthodoxy. Characteristics of Orthodoxy […]
Religion
The Legal History of Religion This section provides an overview of Religion. Religion & Law Pages Online Legal Resources
The Islamic Law entry The Jewish Law entry U.S. Federal Religion Law Decisions Recent U.S. Supreme Court Religion Law Decisions – at the Legal […]
Dismissal
Spanish Translation of nonsuit and dismissal This is the legal translation of English to Spanish in relation to nonsuit or dismissal and / or a definition of this topic: Sobreseimiento (in Spanish, without translation of the dictionary entry). Dismissal of Head of Government in Constitutional […]
Religious Fundamentalism
Hierarchical Display of Religious fundamentalism Social Questions > Culture and religion > Religion
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Law > Rights and freedoms > Rights of the individual > Freedom of religious beliefs
Social Questions > Social […]