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A question presented for the court which it declines to answer on the basis that another branch of government, the executive or legislative branch, is the more appropriate body to analyze the issues and formulate an answer. … [Read more...] about POLITICAL QUESTION

crim. law. Those substances which, when applied to the organs of the body, are capable of altering or destroying, in a majority of cases, some or all of the functions necessary to life, are called poisons. 3 Fodere, Traite de Med. Leg. 449; Guy, Med. Jur. 520. 2. When administered with a felonious intent of committing , murder, if. death ensues, it is murder the most … [Read more...] about POISON

A person engaged in politics, usually referring to one who is running for or in public office. … [Read more...] about POLITICIAN

A strategy by a company to avoid a hostile takeover where the company offers low-price stock to its current shareholders which makes it far more expensive for another company to buy the stock as an outsider. … [Read more...] about POISON PILL

Relating to the activities of government of an area. The debate and conflict among different people and parties seeking power to govern. The science of government; the art or practice of administering public affairs. … [Read more...] about POLITICS