A legal privilege where the federal, state, and tribal governments may not be sued. Local governments in most jurisdictions may also be immune from some forms of action such as tort. … [Read more...] about SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY
SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY
SOVEREIGN
A chief ruler with supreme power; a king or other ruler with limited power. In English law. A gold coin of Great Britain, of the value of a pound sterling. Sovereign people. A term familiarly used to describe the political body, consisting of the entire number of citizens and qualified electors, who, in their collegiate capacity, possess the powers of sovereignty and exercise … [Read more...] about SOVEREIGN
Southeastern Envtl. L.J.
Southeastern Environmental Law Journal … [Read more...] about Southeastern Envtl. L.J.
SOUTH SEA FUND
The produce of the taxes appropriated to pay the interest of such part of the English national debt as was advanced by the South Sea Company and Its annuitants. The holders of South Sea annuities have been paid off, or have received other stock in lieu thereof. 2 Steph. Comm. 578. … [Read more...] about SOUTH SEA FUND
SOUTH
L. Fr. Under. Bendloe, 33. … [Read more...] about SOUTH