Find more facts and information on our topic page about
law
lawful
The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English
|
2009
|
© The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English 2009, originally published by Oxford University Press 2009. (Hide copyright information)
Copyright
law·ful
/ ˈlôfəl/
•
adj.
conforming to, permitted by, or recognized by law or rules:
it is an offense to carry a weapon in public without lawful authority.
∎ dated
(of a child) born within a lawful marriage.
DERIVATIVES:
law·ful·ly
adv.
law·ful·ness
n.
Cite this article
Pick a style below, and copy the text for your bibliography.
|
For December 9, 2009, CBS
Transcript from: CBS The Early Show; 12/9/2009; ; 700+ words
; ...woman grief-stricken.And more troubles for Tiger Woods as Gatorade discontinues his sports drink while his mother-in-law recuperates after being rushed to the hospital.CALLER (911 recording): Hurry up, my mom just collapsed.MAGGIE RODRIGUEZ...
|
|
For December 10, 2009, CBS
Transcript from: CBS Morning News; 12/10/2009; ; 700+ words
; ...found disturbing evidence and contacted authorities. Bob Orr reports.(Begin VT) BOB ORR (CBS News Justice Correspondent): Law enforcement sources say Howard University dental student Ramy Zamzam and four other Muslim American friends left Washington two...
|
|
DEFENSE TRADE TREATIES:JAMES A. BAKER
Transcript from: Congressional Testimony; 12/10/2009; 700+ words
; ...be created withoutthe need for any implementing legislation. The President has full authorityunder the Treaties and existing law to create the regime, including theauthority to prohibit certain export activities. Indeed, with relativelyminor regulatory...
|
|
|
TRIBAL LAW AND ORDER:MARCUS LEVINGS
Transcript from: Congressional Testimony; 12/10/2009; 700+ words
; ...to the federal criminal laws affecting Indianpeople...that will strengthen our law enforcement efforts...empowerment oftribal law enforcement; and 4...reservations.Despite these laws and the federal trust...wrong with the federal law enforcement response...
|
|
|
TRIBAL LAW AND ORDER:THOMAS J. PERRELLI
Transcript from: Congressional Testimony; 12/10/2009; 700+ words
; ...opportunityto testify today on the Tribal Law and Order Act of 2009, which marks akey...opportunity to discuss the Department`s law enforcement role in IndianCountry.1 We believe that passage of the Tribal Law and Order Act is criticalbecause violent...
|
|
|
WILDLIFE BILLS:JAMES M. INHOFE
Transcript from: Congressional Testimony; 12/3/2009; 664 words
; ...speciesto the environment. We must be cautious about new laws that interfere withthe Fish and Wildlife Service`s management practices, as they could imposechanges to environmental laws with little or no input from other federalagencies. As we...
|
|
|
INTERNET GAMBLING:RON PAUL
Transcript from: Congressional Testimony; 12/3/2009; 561 words
; ...The bill does not createany new federal laws; it merely establishes a process to ensure...gamblingsties can comply with existing laws, and thus offer their services to adultswho...also force financial institutionsto act as law enforcement officers. This is another...
|
|
|
FEDERAL TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT:JAMES M. INHOFE
Transcript from: Congressional Testimony; 12/2/2009; 700+ words
; ...strengthsand weaknesses of the law, and I welcome this debate...withtheir principles on how the law should be amended. Some of these...taxpayer-funded grants, evaded laws requiring informationdisclosure...thisa potential violation of law, but it violates a fundamental...
|
|
|
COMMERCIAL SPACE TRANSPORTATION:TOM PETRI
Transcript from: Congressional Testimony; 12/2/2009; 700+ words
; ...AerospaceAuthority was established several years ago through legislation passedby the Wisconsin State legislature and signed into law by the Governorto support the development of the space industry in our state. Mr. Testwuidewill share with us the experience...
|
|
FEINGOLD BACKS BIPARTISAN COST-SAVING AMENDMENT TO MAKE AFFORDABLE DRUGS AVAILABLE TO CONSUMERS
Transcript from: Capitol Hill Press Releases; 12/9/2009; 541 words
; ...they can be traced back to theplant. The legislation also includes measures to prevent the drug industryfrom circumventing the law. Individuals would also be able to have themedicines shipped directly to their houses via the Internet or mail-orderfrom Canadian...
|
|
SIC 2047 Dog and Cat Food
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of American Industries
...Officials (AAFCO) to develop a uniform law on pet food standards that states may use...whenever they consider changes to their laws and regulations on the topic. Each state has its own set of laws and regulations that apply to pet food...
|
|
|
SIC 2082 Malt Beverages
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of American Industries
...regulations, some states have set up independent agencies responsible for the administration, licensing, and enforcement of state laws and the collection of state revenues. Additionally, some state legislatures created their own Alcoholic Beverage Control...
|
|
|
SIC 2121 Cigars
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of American Industries
...enjoying a renaissance in the late 1990s. Manufacturers were sitting on back orders in the 5 to 6 million unit range in 1996. Laws prohibiting smoking in public places, increased taxes on tobacco products, and medical findings that cigars cause mouth, throat...
|
|
|
SIC 2426 Hardwood Dimension and Flooring Mills
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of American Industries
...major impact, as well as legislation affecting lumber imports or exports. Those changes, coupled with stricter air pollution laws, may drive up the cost of lumber. The industry will most likely remain vulnerable to any changes, good or bad, in the number...
|
|
|
SIC 2861 Gum and Wood Chemicals
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of American Industries
...Synthetic chemicals displaced many natural wood and gum chemicals in everything from dyes to sealants. In addition, environmental laws restricted the burning of charcoal. Like organic chemicals derived from petroleum and natural gas, thousands of natural chemical...
|
