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In English poor-law. A union consists of two or more parishes which have been consolidated for the better administration of the poor-law therein. In ecclesiastical law. A union consists of two or more benefices which have been united into one benefice. Sweet. In Public law. A popular term in America for the United States; also, in Great Britain, for the consolidated governments … [Read more...]
TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.
Also known as USCIS, it is a bureau of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and is responsible for managing immigration applications, work permits, citizenship and the issuance of green cards. … [Read more...]
TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.
A collective bargaining agreement used in the context of labor agreements. … [Read more...]
TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.
The collection of federal legislation of the US which has been codified and known as the USC. … [Read more...]
TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.
In taxation. Uniformity in taxation implies equality in the burden of taxation, which cannot exist without uniformity in the mode of assessment, as well as in the rate of taxation. Further, the uniformity must be coextensive with the territory to which it applies. And it must be extended to all property subject to taxation, so that all property may be taxed alike and equally. … [Read more...]