In the law governing the transfer or distribution of property, a child, children, and all individuals who descend from a common ancestor or descendents of any degree. — In the law governing the transfer or distribution of property, a child, children, and all individuals who descend from a common ancestor or descendents of any degree. A concept that refers to the fact that a particular question of fact or law,… … Law dictionary
governing law — A contract provision (also known as a choice of law) that determines which states laws should be followed in the event of a dispute. Category: Business, LLCs & Corporations → Self Employed Consultants & Contractors Nolo’s Plain English Law… … Law dictionary
governing body — index board, management (directorate) Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 governing body … Law dictionary
law — / lȯ/ n [Old English lagu, of Scandinavian origin] 1: a rule of conduct or action prescribed or formally recognized as binding or enforced by a controlling authority: as a: a command or provision enacted by a legislature see also statute 1 b:… … Law dictionary
Law of the Sea — often cap L&S: a body of international law promulgated by United Nations convention and covering a range of ocean matters including territorial zones, access to and transit on the sea, environmental preservation, and the resolution of… … Law dictionary
governing — index dominant, influential, master, predominant, prevailing (having superior force), sovereign (absolute) Burton s Legal Thesaurus … Law dictionary
governing course of action — index policy (plan of action), practice (procedure) Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
governing factors — index circumstances Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
governing plan — index policy (plan of action), practice (procedure) Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
governing principle — I noun allowance, autarky, freedom, doctrine, dogma, guideline, limitation, maxim, mode of management, permission, policy, precepts, procedure, prohibition, protocol, restraint, rule, strategy, tactics, tenet II index policy (plan of action)… … Law dictionary