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Great law
Great lawThe name of an act of the legislature of Pennsylvania, passed at Chester, immediately after the arrival of William Penn, December 7th, 1682. RELATED TERMS-------------------------------------- Name One or more words used to distinguish a particular individual, as Socrates, Benjamin Franklin. Legislature Government. That body of men in the state which has the power of making laws. Pennsylvania The name of one of the original states of the United States of America. Pennsylvania was occupied by planters of various nations, Dutch Swedes, English, and others; but obtained no separate name until the year 1681, when Charles II. granted a charter to William Penn, by which he became its proprietary, saving, however, allegiance to the crown, which retained the sovereignty of the country. Chester In the US penitentiary slang, a child molester. SIMILAR TERMS-------------------------------------- Great cattle By this, term, in the English law, is, meant all manner of beasts except sheep and yearlings. Great charter The name of the charter granted by the English King John, securing to the English people their principal liberties; magna charta. PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS-------------------------------------- Gravamen The grievance complained of; the substantial cause, of the action. Grave A place where a dead body is interred. The violation of the grave, by taking up the dead body, or stealing the coffin or grave clothes, is a misdemeanor at common law. Graveson, ronald harry (1911-1991) English commentator on the conflicts of laws. Great cattle By this, term, in the English law, is, meant all manner of beasts except sheep and yearlings. Great charter The name of the charter granted by the English King John, securing to the English people their principal liberties; magna charta. Great law Gree Obsolete. It signified satisfaction; as, to make gree to the parties, is, to agree with, or satisfy them for, an offence done. Green wax English law. The name of the estreats of fines, issues, and amerce ments in the exchequer, delivered to the sheriff under the seal of that court, which is made with green wax. Grievance In labor law a complaint filed by an employee regarding working conditions to be resolved by procedural machinery provided in the union contract. An injury, injustice, or wrong which gives ground for complaint. Grievance procedure Under a grievance procedure, an employee dissatisfied with a disciplinary decision can apply to a higher authority. A grievance procedure generally advises an employee on how he can seek redress and what further steps may be taken. Gros bois Gros bois or grosse bois. Such wood as, by the common law or custom, is reputed timber. We thank you for using the Juridical Dictionary to search for Great law. If you have a better definition for Great law than the one presented here, please let us know by making use of the suggest a term option. This definition of Great law may be disputed by other professionals. Our attempt is to provide easy definitions on Great law and any other medical topic for the public at large.
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