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In Spanish law. A term synonymous with "equity" in one of its senses, and defined as "the benignant and prudent interpretation of the law according to the circumstances of the time, place, and person." … [Read more...]
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Federal law prohibiting gender based discrimination in the workplace, primarily establishing a similar pay rate and scale for any employee who performs substantially the same work under similar conditions. Was created to deal with accusations of men being paid more money than women for doing the same job. … [Read more...]
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The office of overlooking or overseeing; the office of a bishop, who is to overlook and oversee the concerns of the church. A form of church government by diocesan bishops. Trustees of Diocese of Central New York v. Colgrove, 4 Hun (N. Y.) 366. … [Read more...]
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The right to be given the same protection of law as any other group of people as provided by the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Should a law be enacted that would seem to discriminate or favor one group of people over another (based upon a protected class such as race, color, religion or creed and gender) there must be a rational basis and compelling state interest to … [Read more...]