American law reports

A large series of books that selects important cases, prints them in full, and gives an annotation (a commentary) that is often long and that discusses a whole area of the law.

american law reports

Law; General law

A large series of books that selects important cases, prints them in full, and gives an annotation (a commentary) that is often long and that discusses a whole area of the law.

annotation

Law; US law

Annotation is the note or commentary, often with reference to other authority; like American Law Reports, an annotated reporter.

bankruptcy

Law; US law

Under authority of the federal bankruptcy act, individuals and companies may be relieved of most of their debt.

constitution

Law; US law

Constitution is the highest and fundamental form of law.Amendments in constitution are added after approval.

report

Law; US law

A law book containing opinions of the court, also called cases. A report, as opposed to a reporter, is generally official, meaning it is published by or under the authority of the ...

res judicata

Law; US law

The doctrine that a case that has been decided on its merit will not be re-litigated, is termed as res judicata.

respondeat superior

Law; US law

A doctrine according to which one in a supervisory position, such as an attorney, will be held accountable for the acts of those under his supervision.

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Bulldog

A breed of short-haired dog characterised by a large head, strong square jaws with dewlaps, and a stocky body. It was originally bred for bullbaiting.