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Cases of controversial relations with the Axis of World War II — includes states which were not officially members of Axis but had controversial relations with one or more Axis members.Europe Andorra During the Second World War, Andorra remained neutral but was an important smuggling route between Vichy France … Wikipedia
Ticket cases — In contract law, ticket cases are a series of cases that stand for the proposition that if you are handed a ticket or another document with terms, and you retain the ticket or document, then you are bound by those terms. Whether you have read the … Wikipedia
Bulls and Briefs — • A bulla was originally a circular plate or boss of metal, so called from its resemblance in form to a bubble floating upon water Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Bulls and Briefs Bulls and Briefs … Catholic encyclopedia
Canon Law — • Canon law is the body of laws and regulations made by or adopted by ecclesiastical authority, for the government of the Christian organization and its members Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Canon Law Canon Law … Catholic encyclopedia
Gemara — The Gemara (also transliterated Gemora or, less commonly, Gemorra) (from Aramaic גמרא gamar ; literally, [to] study or learning by tradition ) is the part of the Talmud that contains rabbinical commentaries and analysis of the Mishnah. After the… … Wikipedia
Witchcraft — • As commonly understood, involves the idea of a diabolical pact or at least an appeal to the intervention of the spirits of evil Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Witchcraft Witchcraft … Catholic encyclopedia
Precedent — Prec e*dent, n. 1. Something done or said that may serve as an example to authorize a subsequent act of the same kind; an authoritative example. [1913 Webster] Examples for cases can but direct as precedents only. Hooker. [1913 Webster] 2. A… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
precedent — I. /ˈprisədənt / (say preesuhduhnt), /ˈprɛ / (say pre ) noun 1. a preceding instance or case which may serve as an example for or a justification in subsequent cases. 2. Law a legal decision or form of proceeding serving as an authoritative rule… …
Luther, Martin — • Leader of the great religious revolt of the sixteenth century in Germany; born at Eisleben, 10 November, 1483; died at Eisleben, 18 February, 1546 Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Luther, Martin … Catholic encyclopedia
Luther — Martin Luther † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Martin Luther Leader of the great religious revolt of the sixteenth century in Germany; born at Eisleben, 10 November, 1483; died at Eisleben, 18 February, 1546. His father, Hans, was a… … Catholic encyclopedia
