community law
1Community law — the law of the European Union and its associated bodies. It is superior to the law of member states, taking precedence over the law of the member states and yet actually is law in the states. It has many different sources, but legislation is… …
2community acquis — European Union The community acquis is the body of common rights and obligations which bind all the member states together within the European Union. It is constantly evolving and comprises: • The content, principles and political objectives of… …
3community property — see property Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996. community property …
4community — com·mu·ni·ty n pl ties 1: the people who live in a particular place or region and usu. are linked by some common interests 2 a: the mass of community property owned by a husband and wife a spouse may not...lease to a third person his undivided… …
5community-oriented policing — A philosophy that combines traditional aspects of law enforcement with prevention measures, problem solving, community engagement, and community partnerships. Dictionary from West s Encyclopedia of American Law. 2005. community oriented policing …
6law — / 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:… …
7community service — Unpaid work that benefits the community and that may be required of a convicted defendant as an alternative to a jail sentence. Category: Criminal Law Category: DUI / DWI Category: DUI / DWI & Traffic Tickets Category: Small Claims Court &… …
8law of the land — 1: the established law of a nation or region 2: due process Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996 …
9community property with right of survivorship — A way for married couples to hold title to property, available in some community property states. It allows one spouse s half interest in community property to pass to the surviving spouse without probate. Category: Divorce & Family Law → Divorce …
10community interest company — (CIC) United Kingdom A limited liability company designed for social enterprises which has the specific aim of providing benefit to a community and uses its income, assets and profits for the community it is formed to serve. It can be limited by… …
