Ballentine's law dictionary. Anderson, W.S.. 1998.
statute — A formal written enactment of a legislative body, whether federal, state, city, or county. An act of the legislature declaring, commanding, or prohibiting something; a particular law enacted and established by the will of the legislative… … Black's law dictionary
temporary — That which is to last for a limited time only, as distinguished from that which is perpetual, or indefinite, in its duration. Opposite of permanent. Thus, temporary alimony is granted for the support of the wife pending the action for divorce; a… … Black's law dictionary
Statute law — Law Law (l[add]), n. [OE. lawe, laghe, AS. lagu, from the root of E. lie: akin to OS. lag, Icel. l[ o]g, Sw. lag, Dan. lov; cf. L. lex, E. legal. A law is that which is laid, set, or fixed; like statute, fr. L. statuere to make to stand. See… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Statute of Catalonia of 1919 — The Project of Statute of Catalonia of 1919 started in a pro autonomist environment and it was approved by the Assembly of the Mancomunitat de Catalunya in Barcelona, the 24 January of 1919 with all the support of the Catalan parties: The Partit… … Wikipedia
Criminal Law (Temporary Provisions) Act (Singapore) — Criminal Law (Temporary Provisions) Act A police officer equipped with a firearm and handcuffs An Act to make temporary provisions for the maintenance of public order, the control of supplies by sea to Singapore, and the prevention of strikes and … Wikipedia
Galician Statute of Autonomy (1936) — The Galician Statute of Autonomy (1936) was a statute of autonomy for Galicia. It was voted in referendum and presented to the Spanish Parliament. Yet, it could never be implemented because of the Spanish Civil War (1936 1939) and subsequent… … Wikipedia
Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom — The Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom was written in 1779 by Thomas Jefferson. In 1786, the Virginia General Assembly enacted the statute into the state s law. The Statute for Religious Freedom is one of only three accomplishments Jefferson… … Wikipedia
Northern Ireland (Temporary Provisions) Act 1972 — United Kingdom Long title An Act to make temporary provision for the government of Northern Ireland, and for purposes connected therewith … Wikipedia
Special statute — Special Spe cial, a. [L. specialis, fr. species a particular sort, kind, or quality: cf. F. sp[ e]cial. See {Species}, and cf. {Especial}.] 1. Of or pertaining to a species; constituting a species or sort. [1913 Webster] A special is called by… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Brattleboro, Vermont — Town View of downtown Brattleboro from Mount Wantastiquet in New Hampshire … Wikipedia
