A unit that has a recognition, such as an organization, institution or corporation that has an existence for legal or tax purposes. The entity is separate from the persons that own the entity (shareholders) and the entity may be legally bound to contracts by its agents (such as employees, officers of a corporation and its board of directors.) … [Read more...] about ENTITY
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ENVIRONMENT
The sum of all of the surroundings of which individuals live. … [Read more...] about ENVIRONMENT
ENTER A JUDGEMENT
The act of officially recording of a judgment after a judge has determined and signed on a judgment, which is performed by the court clerk. … [Read more...] about ENTER A JUDGEMENT
ENTRAPMENT
When a defendant claims to have been induced into breaking the law due to actions by law enforcement officers or their agents for the purpose of bringing criminal charges against the defendant. A claim of an artificially provoked crime. … [Read more...] about ENTRAPMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL LAW
The body of law (federal, state and international) which governs the general environment and protects it from harmful effects such as via pollution, depletion of important minerals and natural resources, the preservation of wildlife and more. … [Read more...] about ENVIRONMENTAL LAW
