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An assent or consent imputed to a party from a construction or interpretation of his conduct as distinguished from one which he actually expresses. … [Read more...] about CONSTRUCTIVE ASSENT

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...] about CONSTITUTIONAL

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

Amendment 14 Citizenship Rights. Ratified 7/9/1868. 1. All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside. No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any … [Read more...] about CONSTITUTION OF THE US AMENDMENT 14

Amendment 4 Search and Seizure. Ratified 12/15/1791. The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be … [Read more...] about CONSTITUTION OF THE US AMENDMENT 4