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European law

body of treaties, law and court judgements which operates alongside the legal systems of the European Union's member states.

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Subpoena

Law; European law

A document issued under authority of the court to compel the appearance of a witness is termed as subpoena.

Common law

Law; European law

It is judge-made law, or case law; also refers to laws derived from the English common law system.

Majority opinion

Law; European law

The strongest form of opinion, when more than 50 percent of the court agrees on a decision; a majority opinion is usually law until it is suspended or overturned.

Relevant

Law; European law

A fact that tends to make the existence of another allegation more or less probable is called as relevant.

Acceleration

Banking; European law

Acceleration means acknowledging a loan due and payable before the scheduled repayment date, normally as the consequence of an event of default.

Digital rights management

Law; European law

The practise of restricting access to digital materials and information by copyright holders and publishers. Abbrev. DRM.

Recess

Law; European law

A break in a court or legislative session in which official proceedings are suspended for a short time.

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