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Judicial reviewJudicial review is the power of a court to review a statute, or an official action or inaction, for constitutionality....1262
JusticeJustice connotes a moral idea that the law seeks to uphold in the protection of rights and punishment...734
Juvenile OffenderJuvenile Offenders mean person of young age who has committed crimes; person sent to reformatory schools....768
Delegated LegislationLegislation made by a person or body other than the Sovereign in Parliament, by virtue of powers conferred...1019
Legislative PowerLegislative power means a power to make laws. A legislature is a governmental deliberative body with...727
Letter of CreditLetter of credit is a document issued by a financial institution on behalf of a buyer stating the amount...790
LienLien is used by individuals, businesses, and lenders to secure payment for a debt. A lien can be placed...716
LimitationLimitation means the period of limitation prescribed for any suit, appeal or application. Courts of Law...747
Double jeopardyPossibility of repeated prosecution for the same offence. Placing someone on trial a second time for...1068
Quantum MeruitQuantum meruit is a Latin term meaning "as much as he has deserved". In the law of contracts, a doctrine...772