SUNSET CLAUSE

A specific clause which is currently in effect but which will cease to be in effect as of a certain date unless the law is renewed by the legislature so as to keep it in effect. … [Read more...] about SUNSET CLAUSE

Also known as blue laws or Sunday closing law where certain businesses are prohibited from operation on Sundays or Sunday mornings (such as the sale of beer on Sunday mornings before noon in some locales.) … [Read more...] about SUNDAY LAWS

The first day of the week. 2. In some of the New England states it begins at sun setting on Saturday, and ends at the same time the next day. But in other parts of the United States, it generally commences at twelve o'clock on the night between Saturday and Sunday, and ends in twenty-four hours thereafter. The Sabbath, the Lord's Day, and Sunday, all mean the same thing. … [Read more...] about SUNDAY

Laws made for the purpose of restraining luxury or extravagance, particularly against inordinate expenditures in the matter of apparel, food, furniture, etc. … [Read more...] about SUMPTUARY LAWS

See SOMPNOUR … [Read more...] about SUMNER