See also rape shield law. A law which prevents a witness from being questioned about certain past history which shields the witness from such questions, e.g. questioning a rape victim about her past sexual behavior, questioning a journalist to disclose a source for a news article. … [Read more...] about SHIELD LAW
SHIELD LAW
SHEWING
In English law. To be quit of attachment in a court, in plaints shewed and not avowed. Obsolete. … [Read more...] about SHEWING
SHERRERIE
A word used by the authorities of the Roman Church, to specify contemptuously the technical parts of the law, as administered by non-clerical lawyers. Wharton. … [Read more...] about SHERRERIE
SHERMAN ANTITRUST ACT
American law promulgated by the Federal government prohibiting conspiracies, contracts and agreements that are designed to monopolize, control or restrain free trade. … [Read more...] about SHERMAN ANTITRUST ACT
SHERIFFWICK
The jurisdiction of a sheriff. Called, in modern law, "bailiwick." The office of a sheriff. … [Read more...] about SHERIFFWICK