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CONSTITUTIONAL

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That which is consonant to, and agrees with the constitution. 2. When laws are made in violation of the constitution, they are null and void: but the courts will not declare such a law void unless there appears to be a clear and unequivocal breach of the constitution. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition Consistent with the constitution; authorized by the constitution; … [Read more...]

CONSTRUCTIVE AUTHORITY

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Authority inferred or assumed to have been given because of the grant of some other antecedent authority. … [Read more...]

CONSTITUTION OF THE US ARTICLE 2 SECTION 1

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Article II The Executive Branch Section 1 The President The executive Power shall be vested in a President of the United States of America. He shall hold his Office during the Term of four Years, and, together with the Vice-President chosen for the same Term, be elected, as follows: Each State shall appoint, in such Manner as the Legislature thereof may direct, a Number of … [Read more...]

CONSTRUCTIVE BREACH

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See anticipatory breach. When one party either declares that they will not perform on a contractual obligation or it is manifestly clear and obvious that there will be a failure to perform. … [Read more...]

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