Constructive Ambiguity in Europe Description of Constructive ambiguity The following is a short description of constructive ambiguity in the European Union context: Deliberately equivocal language used to paper over differences or, more commonly, to obscure integrationist intentions. Resources […]
Party List in Europe Description of Party list The Concise Encyclopedia of the European Union describes party list in the following terms: [1] The system, common on the Continent, whereby votes are cast for parties rather than for individual constituency candidates. The parties then […]
Parole Supervision in Europe Parole Supervision and Its Effectiveness to Prisoners' Reintegration Mia Kilpeläinen, from the University of Eastern Finland, made a contribution to the 2012 Annual Conference of the European Society of Criminology, in the category "Punishment and its […]
Parliamentary Statements in Europe Parliamentary Statements in Germany Provisions relating to parliamentary statements in the German Criminal Code [1]: This criminal issue is covered by Chapter Two the Offenceunder the Fifth Title, Immunity for Statements and Reports Made in […]
Party Groups in Europe Party groups and the European Union Resources See Also Political groups
Particular Cases in Europe Particular Cases in Sweden Under Chapter 2, with the heading "Fundamental rights and freedoms," of the Instrument of Government (part of the Swedish Constitution), Article 11 provides the following: No court of law shall be established on account of an act […]
Pan-Europa in Europe Description of Pan-Europa The Concise Encyclopedia of the European Union describes pan-europa in the following terms: [1] The brainchild of the inter-war idealist Count Coudenhove-Kalergi, Pan-Europawas to be one of six peace-loving political groupings within the […]
Pact on Stability in Europe Description of Pact on Stability in Europe The Concise Encyclopedia of the European Union describes pact on stability in europe in the following terms: [1] Signed in 1995, the Pact (known also as the Balladur Plan after its author, French prime minister Edouard […]
Pacts in Europe Euro-X and Stability and Growth Pact and the European Union Pact on stability in Europe and the European Union Resources See Also Balladur Plan Resources See Also Stability Council
Flexibility in Europe Description of Flexibility The Concise Encyclopedia of the European Union describes flexibility in the following terms: [1] The 1997 Treaty of Amsterdam disappointed some integrationists (and encouraged others) by endorsing the principle that the Community's […]
Parliamentary Reports in Europe Parliamentary Reports in Germany Provisions relating to parliamentary reports in the German Criminal Code [1]: This criminal issue is covered by Chapter Two the Offenceunder the Fifth Title, Immunity for Statements and Reports Made in Parliament," […]
European Anthem in Europe Description of European anthem The Concise Encyclopedia of the European Union describes european anthem in the following terms: [1] Generally assumed to be the anthem of the European Union, the theme (Schiller's 'Ode to Joy' set to the last movement of […]
Paul-Henri Spaak in Europe Life and Work of Paul-Henri Spaak (1899-1972) The Concise Encyclopedia of the European Union describes paul-henri spaak (1899-1972) in the following terms: [1] Probably Belgium's most eminent statesman of the century, Paul-Henri Spaakboth typified and […]
Partnership for Peace in Europe Partnership for Peace and the European Union Resources See Also NATO
Tangentopoli in Europe Description of Tangentopoli The Concise Encyclopedia of the European Union describes tangentopoli in the following terms: [1] Tangentopoli ('Bribesville') refers to the web of Italian corruption scandals in the early 1990s that brought down Giulio Andreotti, […]
Patrol in Europe The Police (occupational) Culture in Belgian Capital City Patrol Units: Assessing Styles, Meanings & Patterns Chaim Demarée, from the Vrije Universiteit Brussel, made a contribution to the 2012 Annual Conference of the European Society of Criminology, in the category […]
Parental Imprisonment in Europe A European Study of Children's Resilience to Parental Imprisonment Kathryn Sharratt, from the University of Huddersfield, made a contribution to the 2012 Annual Conference of the European Society of Criminology, in the category "Criminal Justice and […]
Passerelle in Europe Description of Passerelle The Concise Encyclopedia of the European Union describes passerelle in the following terms: [1] The 'gangway' or 'footbridge' clause of the Maastricht Treaty allowing the Council (subject to a unanimous vote) to transfer […]
Parliaments in Europe Parliaments in Sweden Under Chapter 1, with the heading "Basic principles of the form of government," of the Instrument of Government (part of the Swedish Constitution), Article 4 provides the following: The Riksdag is the foremost representative of the people. […]
Paris Union in Europe Paris Union in relation with International Trade In the context of trade organizations, Christopher Mark (1993) provided the following definition of Paris Union: The organization of signatory states to the Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property (Sec. I).
Partnership Dissolution in Europe The consequences of dissolution of Partnership: Find out more information about this subject here: Notice of dissolution Continuing authority of partners for the purposes of windingup Return of premium on dissolution Rights where partnership dissolved for […]
Partnership Formation in Europe Formation of a Partnership Find out more information about this subject here: The partnership articles: the substance of the relationship Formation of a Partnership: The form of the agreement Formation of a Partnership: Capacity Formation of a Partnership: […]
Partner in Europe Liability and Rights in Respect of Outsiders in the Partnership: The power of a partner to bind the firm Find out more information about this subject here: Business of the kind carried on by the firm Carrying on in the usual way Acts always outside the usual authority of […]
Partnership Nature in Europe Profits as a key determinant of the partnership Find out more information about this subject here: Partnership Legislation The receipt by a person of a debt or other liquidated amount by instalments or otherwise out of profits A contract for the remuneration of […]
Partner Relations in Europe Relations Between the Partners: The working relationship Find out more information about this subject here: Share of profits and losses Right of indemnity Interest on advances Interest on capital Management and remuneration Introduction of new partners […]
Definition of Partnership The relation which subsists between persons carrying on business in common with a view to profit (Partnership Act, 1890, s. 1), but excluding a company incorporated under the Companies Acts or by statute or by letters patent or by royal charter and a company working […]
Pacifism in Europe Introduction to Pacifism Pacifism, opposition to war and other violence, expressed either in an organized political movement or as an individual ideology. Pacifism varies from a form that is absolute and doctrinal to a relative and more practical form. Absolute pacifists […]
Paul Johann Anselm von Feuerbach in Europe Feuerbach Paul Johann Anselm von Introduction to Paul Johann Anselm von Feuerbach Paul Johann Anselm von Feuerbach (1775-1833), German jurist and philosopher, who originated the psychological-coercive, or intimidation, theory. He was born near Jena […]
Definition of Patrimonium Things in nostro patrimonio are things belonging to individuals. Things extra nostrum patrimonium are things belonging not to individuals but to all men (communes), to the State (publicce), to corporate bodies (univertitatis), or to no one (nullius). (Roman law.) […]
Definition of Pauper (1) A person in receipt of relief under the poor laws(2) A person suing or defending an action in forma pau peris. See Poor Person Browse You might be interested in these references tools: ResourceDescription Pauper in the Dictionaries, Pauper in our legal dictionaries, […]
Definition of Pauperies Mischief occasioned by an animal; damage done without injuria, or wrong intent, on the part of the doer. (Roman law.) See Actio noxalis Browse You might be interested in these references tools: ResourceDescription Pauperies in the Dictionaries, Pauperies in our legal […]
Definition of Pawn To pledge a chattel as security for a debt. A special property is conferred on the pawnee, who has the power of sale in default of redemption. The surplus, after satisfying the debts belongs to the pawnor. It is a tort for the pawnee to retain the goods after payment or […]
Definition of Pawnbroker A person who carnes on the business of taking goods and chattels in pawn. (Pawnbrokers Act, 1872, s. 5.) Browse You might be interested in these references tools: ResourceDescription Pawnbroker in the Dictionaries, Pawnbroker in our legal dictionaries, Related […]
Definition of Payee The person to whom a bill of exchange is payable Browse You might be interested in these references tools: ResourceDescription Payee in the Dictionaries, Payee in our legal dictionaries, Related topics, Browse topics from the European Encyclopedia of Law, Browse the […]
Definition of Paymaster-General The officer who makes the payments out of public money required for the Government Departments, by issuing drafts on the Bank of England Browse You might be interested in these references tools: ResourceDescription Paymaster-General in the Dictionaries, […]
Definition of Payment Into Court The deposit of money with an official or banker of a Court of justice for the purposes of proceedings pending in the Court(1) Where the defendant in an action admits the plaintiff’s claim to a certain amount, he may pay that amount into Court by way of […]
Definition of Patria A jury of neighbours. See Jury Browse You might be interested in these references tools: ResourceDescription Patria in the Dictionaries, Patria in our legal dictionaries, Related topics, Browse topics from the European Encyclopedia of Law, Browse the Legal Thesaurus, […]
Definition of Patria Potestas The rights enjoyed by the head of a Roman family (paterfamilias) over his legitimate children. It was acquired by(1) birth, (2) legitimation, (3) adoption. It was lost by (1) death of the paterfamilias, (2) by loss of status of parent or child, (3) by promotion of […]
Definition of Patriciatus The patriciate ; from the time of Constantine, the highest rank at Court. (Roman Law.) Browse You might be interested in these references tools: ResourceDescription Patriciatus in the Dictionaries, Patriciatus in our legal dictionaries, Related topics, Browse topics […]
Definition of Part-owners Persons who are entitled to property, e.g., a ship, in common Browse You might be interested in these references tools: ResourceDescription Part-owners in the Dictionaries, Part-owners in our legal dictionaries, Related topics, Browse topics from the European […]
Definition of Party A person who takes part in a transaction or legal proceeding Browse You might be interested in these references tools: ResourceDescription Party in the Dictionaries, Party in our legal dictionaries, Related topics, Browse topics from the European Encyclopedia of Law, […]
Definition of Party-wall A wall adjoining property belonging to different owners. In the absence of evidence to the contrary, tenancy in common of the wall was presumed. By the Law of Property Act, 1925, s. 38, sub-s. 1, a party wall or structure shall be and remain severed vertically as […]
Definition of Pasley V. Freeman ((1789), 3 T. R. 51). The defendant fraudulently stated that Christopher was a person who could safely be trusted with credit for goods to a specified value. Held, that a false affirmation made by the defendant with intent to defraud the plaintiff, whereby the […]
Definition of Passage The right of way over private water : an easement Browse You might be interested in these references tools: ResourceDescription Passage in the Dictionaries, Passage in our legal dictionaries, Related topics, Browse topics from the European Encyclopedia of Law, Browse […]
Definition of Passim In various places Browse You might be interested in these references tools: ResourceDescription Passim in the Dictionaries, Passim in our legal dictionaries, Related topics, Browse topics from the European Encyclopedia of Law, Browse the Legal Thesaurus, Find synonyms […]
Definition of Pasture, Common Of The right of feeding beasts on the land of another. Common of pasture appendant is the right which every freehold tenant of a manor possesses to feed his cattle used in agriculture (i. e., horses, cattle and sheep) upon the lord’s waste, provided they are […]
Definition of Parliament The sovereign legislative authority for the British Empire ; composed of the King, the House of Lords, and the House of Commons. See Sovereignty Browse You might be interested in these references tools: ResourceDescription Parliament in the Dictionaries, Parliament in […]
Definition of Patent (1) Letters patent from the Crown, as, e.g., conferring a peerage. (2) The right conferred by letters patent of the exclusive use and benefit of a new invention. The law as to patents is to be found in the Patents and Designs Act, 1907, as amended by the Patents and […]
Definition of Parliamentary Agents Persons (usually solicitors) who transact the technical business involved in passing private Bills through the Houses of Parliament Browse You might be interested in these references tools: ResourceDescription Parliamentary Agents in the Dictionaries, […]
Definition of Pater Est Quern Nuptise Demonstrant He is the father whom marriage indicates Browse You might be interested in these references tools: ResourceDescription Pater Est Quern Nuptise Demonstrant in the Dictionaries, Pater Est Quern Nuptise Demonstrant in our legal dictionaries, […]