A law imposing duties on imports, with the purpose and the effect of discouraging the use of products of foreign origin, and consequently of stimulating the home production of the same or equivalent articles. R. E. Thompson, in Enc. Brit. … [Read more...]

Looking forward; contemplating the future. A law is said to be prospective .(as opposed to retrospective) when it is applicable only to cases which shall arise after its enactment. Prospective damages. See DAMAGES. … [Read more...]

One which provides for, and regulates the future acts of men, and does not interfere in any way with what has past. … [Read more...]

The comprehensive statement which is provided to the public when a corporation issues or offers stock, which includes financial statements, information about the officers and directors, business plans and any other relevant information that would or should be of importance to a potential investor. A document published by a company or corporation, or by persons acting as its … [Read more...]

A person who performs the acts of prostitution. A person paid to engage in sexual acts. A woman who indiscriminately consorts with men for hire. … [Read more...]