Legitimate

The legal process which a natural father can use to acknowledge legally his children who were born out of wedlock (outside of marriage). A legitimated child can be a "child" ...

legitimation

Politics; Political Science

Making something lawful, or allowable, or acceptable, as in the invitation to speak at a prestigious conference gave legitimacy to his controversial views.

legitimate

Financial services; General Finance

Used in the context of general equities. Real interest in trading as compared to a profile stance. See: Natural.

legitimate

Garden; Gardening

The name of a taxon is legitimate when published validly in accordance with the roles of nomenclature set out in either the Code of Nomenclature of cultivated Plants or the Code ...

criminal court

Legal services; Courts

Division of the trial court which has jurisdiction of a particular crime. Defendant in criminal court is entitled to a jury trial.

contempt

Legal services; Courts

Obstructing or assailing the authority or dignity of the court such as by intentionally violating a court order.

advocate

Legal services; Courts

Someone who helps and support another person. He will take sides and promote his client's view and interest.

International Court of Justice (ICJ)

Organizations; Legal services; United Nations; Courts

Sometimes known as the "World Court", ICJ is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations (UN) founded in 1946. Its statute is a multilateral agreement annexed to the ...

Hague Tribunal

Organizations; Legal services; United Nations; Courts

Headquartered at the Hague, Netherlands, the Hague Tribunal was originally established by the Hague Peace Conference in 1899 to provide a permanent court accessible at all times ...

state abortion prosecution

Legal services; Courts

In an American state where abortion is considered a felony, "state abortion prosecution" is a legal proceeding against the person who aborted or against the person who performed ...

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Greece debt deal

On March 8, 2012, Greece announced that it had closed a groundbreaking deal with private lenders to prevent Greece's default. The deal will allow for ...