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Apr 3, 2024 · maritime law, the body of legal rules that governs ships and shipping. In English-speaking countries, “admiralty” is sometimes used synonymously, but in a strict sense the term refers to the jurisdiction and procedural law of courts whose origins may be traced to the office of Admiral. Although etymologically maritime law and “ law of the ...
Apr 20, 2024 · As used in this chapter: 1. “state authority” shall mean a public authority or public benefit corporation created by or existing under this chapter or any other law of the state of New York, with one or more of its members appointed by the governor or who serve as members by virtue of holding a civil office of the state, other than an interstate or international authority or public benefit ...
Apr 4, 2024 · Writ: A legal document written by a judge or other body with administrative or judicial jurisdiction, such as a court, that orders the person to whom it is addressed to perform or cease performing ...
Apr 13, 2024 · Veterans' Services Law Section 1. Definitions. When used in this article: 1. The term “department” means the department of veterans’ services. 2. The term “state commissioner” means the New York state commissioner of veterans’ services. 3. The term “veteran” means a person who served on active duty in the uniformed services of ...
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Apr 20, 2024 · Agriculture & Markets Law Section 108. Definitions. As used in this article, unless otherwise expressly stated or unless the context or subject matter requires otherwise: 1. “Adoption” means the delivery to any natural person eighteen years of age or older, for the limited purpose of harboring a pet, of any dog, seized or surrendered, or ...
Apr 18, 2024 · Definition of Simple Assault. Simple assault is a type of assault as defined in the US legal system. Compared to other types of assault and battery, it carries the most relaxed punishment and is the least serious form. Put concisely, it can be defined as either: The intentional act of causing another person to be in fear of a battery;
