Highly regulated operational sectors often have bountiful, and sometimes conflicting, defined terms that make all the difference in legal matters. The domestic and international transportation and ...

In the colonial period and the Early Republic, laws required members of the public to possess certain arms and accoutrements. This post provides a glossary of all such items that are mentioned in any ...

This glossary is adapted from a much more detailed listing found at uscourts.gov, the website of the United States Courts. It's brought to you by the AJC's "Breakdown" podcast. Acquittal: A jury ...

June 17 (Reuters) - In the law, language matters. The outcome of a case can hinge on the definition of a word in a contract or statute – but who’s responsible for crafting the definitions? Sign up ...

After divorce rates peaked during the 1970s and 1980s, much has been made of the fact that they are now on the decline—especially among millennials. Still, if you’re thinking about splitting with your ...

Upon their adoption, treaties are opened for signature, usually for a specific period, and at a venue specified in the treaty itself. Where the treaty provides that it is subject to ratification, ...

Artificial intelligence is dominating conversations across all industries, including legal. To help legal professionals navigate this fast-evolving space, below, we define many of the key terms and ...

The process of dividing up and assigning parcels of reservation land to American Indian tribal members (allottees) as private property. Allotment began in 1887 with the passage of the General ...

Kerala High Court launches Niyamapadakosham, a legal glossary of 6,375 terms, enhancing clarity in Malayalam legal terminology.