An arbitrary law is one made by the legislator simply because he wills it, and is not founded in the nature of things; such law, for example, as the tariff law, which may be high or low. This term is used in opposition to immutable. … [Read more...] about ARBITRARY LAW
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AQUAGIUM
A canal, ditch, or watercourse running through marshy grounds. A mark or gauge placed in or on the banks of a running stream, to indicate the height of the water, was called "aquagaugium." Spel man. … [Read more...] about AQUAGIUM
ARBITRARY POWER
When one has the authority and/or ability to act in a manner as one wishes without the influence of others. … [Read more...] about ARBITRARY POWER
AQUATIC RIGHTS
Rights which individuals have to the use of the sea and rivers, for the, purpose of fishing and navigation, and also to the soil in the sea and rivers. … [Read more...] about AQUATIC RIGHTS
ARBITRARY PUNISHMENT
When punishment is left to a judge to make a decision as opposed to being prescribed by statute. … [Read more...] about ARBITRARY PUNISHMENT