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Terms Starting with "S"
3 legal terms found
Constitutional Law sep-uh-RAY-shun ov POW-urz
Separation of Powers
The constitutional principle that divides governmental authority among three distinct branches - Legislature, Executive, and Judiciary - each with separate functions, ensuring checks and balances to prevent concentration of power.
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contract-law speh-SIF-ik per-FOR-mans
Specific Performance
An equitable remedy whereby a court directs a party to perform their contractual obligations exactly as agreed, rather than paying damages.
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Civil Procedure STAY OR-der
Stay Order
An interim judicial order that temporarily suspends or halts proceedings, execution of a decree, or operation of an order pending further hearing.
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