• Ask a Legal Question
  • Submit Article
  • Law Dictionary
  • My Account
  • FAQ
  • Contact Us
  • Support
  • Site Search
Login or Sign up

The Law Dictionary

  • Home
  • Law Forum
  • Law Guide
  • Law Journal
  • Legal Forms & Files
  • Inbox
  • Alerts

SUUM CUIQUE TRIBUERE

TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.

Latin: To render to every one his own. One of the three fundamental maxims of the law laid down by Justinian. … [Read more...]

SUSPECT

TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.

1. A person to whom the facts and evidence lead one to believe has committed a crime. 2. Something that is questionable or seems awry and not quite right. … [Read more...]

SUUS HAERES

TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.

Latin: In the civil law. Those descendants who were under the power of the deceased at the time of his death, and who are most nearly related to him. Calvin. … [Read more...]

SUSPECT CLASS

TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.

A suspect classification under constitutional law where discrimination against its members is unlawful and subject to a discrimination lawsuit. Suspect classifications include race, color, creed and national origin amongst others, some of which may be quasi-suspect classifications. … [Read more...]

SUSPEND

TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.

1. To delay or postpone. 2. To stop one from participating or enjoying a privilege for a period of time. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition To interrupt; to cause to cease for a time; to stay, delay, or hinder; to discontinue temporarily, but with an expectation or purpose of resumption. To for: bid a public officer, attorney, or ecclesiastical person from performing … [Read more...]

« Previous Page
Next Page »

Law Dictionary & Guide App

Law App

Law App

Pro Law App

Pro Law App


  Over 2,000 Five Star Ratings

  •   Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.
  •   Free: 14,000+ legal terms, Pro: 23,000+
  •   Law Guide & Law Journal
  •   Ask Questions & Get Answers
  •   Law Library & Lawyer Directory
  • Free Attorney Case Review

    Free legal consultation with a lawyer
    • About
    • FAQ
    • Contact
    • Disclaimer
    • Privacy
    • Legal Terms
    • Editorial Guidelines
    • © 1995 – 2016 TheLaw.com LLC
    Legal Disclaimer: The content appearing on our website is for general information purposes only. When you submit a question or make a comment on our site or in our law forum, you clearly imply that you are interested in receiving answers, opinions and responses from other people. The people providing legal help and who respond are volunteers who may not be lawyers, legal professionals or have any legal training or experience. The law is also subject to change from time to time and legal statutes and regulations vary between states. It is possible that the law may not apply to you and may have changed from the time a post was made. All information available on our site is available on an "AS-IS" basis. It is not a substitute for professional legal assistance. Before making any decision or accepting any legal advice, you should have a proper legal consultation with a licensed attorney with whom you have an attorney-client privilege. For purposes of New York and New Jersey State ethics rules, please take notice that this website and its case reviews may constitute attorney advertising.

    Copyright © 2025 · TheLaw.com 160113 on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in