body of law that deals with conduct considered so harmful to society as a whole that it is prohibited by statute, prosecuted and punished by the government
A very specialized body of law particular to transportation by water.
The suspension of regular government and habeas corpus or the reliance of military law enforcement.
procedures created by administrative agencies involving rules, regulations, applications, licenses, permits, available information, hearings, appeals and decision-making.
professional hearing officer who works for the government to preside over hearings and appeals involving governmental agencies; generally experienced in the particular subject matter of the agency
Laws and regulations over ecclesiastical matters developed between circa 1100 -1500 and used by the Roman Catholic Church in reference to personal morality, status and powers of the clergy, administration of the sacraments and church and personal discipline.
two unmarried persons living together as though married
A combination of treaties and customs which regulates the conduct of states amongst themselves, and persons who trade or have legal relationships which involve the jurisdiction of more than one site.