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The authority under the constitution to make laws and to alter or repeal them. … [Read more...] about LEGISLATIVE POWER

In old English law. A fugitive or runaway. … [Read more...] about LEIPA

One who makes laws; a member of a legislative body. Legislatorum est viva vox, rebus et non verbis legem imponere. The voice of legislators is a living voice, to impose laws on things, and not on words. 10 Coke, 101. … [Read more...] about LEGISLATOR

A common term to describe a vehicle or other consumer good that appears to fail significantly for its purpose soon after purchase. Lemon Law covers defective auto purchases and the defect must be substantial and must occur within a certain time or mileage period, such as one year or within 10,000 miles. There is usually an option of refund or replacement of the vehicle although … [Read more...] about LEMON

The department, assembly, or body of men that makes laws for a state or nation; a legislative body. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition government. That body of men in the state which has the power of making laws. 2. By the Constitution of the United States, art. 1, s. 1, all legislative powers granted by it are vested in a congress of the United States, which shall … [Read more...] about LEGISLATURE