Unclear, vague, confusion as to the meaning of something or that which can be open to various interpretations. Ambiguous laws may be stricken down as void for vagueness, a common constitutional challenge. The law must be made sufficiently clear so that the people can understand the law. … [Read more...] about AMBIGUOUS
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AMENDS
A satisfaction given by a wrong doer to the party injured, for a wrong committed. 1 Lil. Reg. 81. Bl. Law Dict.(2d Ed.)5 … [Read more...] about AMENDS
Am. U. J. Gender & Soc. Pol'y & L.
American University Journal of Gender, Social Policy & the Law … [Read more...] about Am. U. J. Gender & Soc. Pol'y & L.
AMBIT
A boundary line, as going around a place; an exterior or inclosing line or limit. The limits or circumference of a power or Jurisdiction; the line circumscribing any subject matter. … [Read more...] about AMBIT
AMENITY
In real property law. Such circumstances, In regard to situation, outlook, access to a water course, or the like, as enhance the pleasantness or desirability of an estate for purposes of residence, or contribute to the pleasure and enjoyment of the occupants, rather than to their indispensable needs. In England, upon the building of a railway or the construction of other public … [Read more...] about AMENITY