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Justice Justice
JusticeJustice as general virtueProcedural justiceMajor philosophies of substantive justiceJustice as active processBIBLIOGRAPHYIn the beginnings of recorded ethical and legal thought the term “justice” was used as equivalent to righteousness in general. Justice comprised the whole of virtue and... Read more
lord chief justice lord chief justice
lord chief justice. The second highest post in the judicial ranking. Since the days of Sir Edward Coke, the chief justice of King's Bench has informally used the title of lord chief justice. It is only since 1875 that it has been the statutory title of the president of the Queen's Bench Division... Read more
Chief Justice Chief Justice
CHIEF JUSTICE The presiding, most senior, or principal judge of a court. Although the office of the chief justice of the supreme court of the united states is a prestigious position, the functions and powers of the chief justice are not well-defined. The U.S. Constitution contains only one mention... Read more
petty sessions petty sessions
petty sessions. These were the regular courts held by the justices of the peace to try minor criminal offences summarily—i.e. without a jury. The office of justice of the peace dates back to the conservators of the peace, appointed by Richard I, but the most important legislation... Read more
lords justices lords justices
lords justices were temporary governors of Ireland in the absence or death of a lord lieutenant or lord deputy. In the 16th century there were generally two lords justices, normally appointed by their fellow privy counsellors, and most commonly consisting of the lord chancellor and lord chief... Read more
Judicature Judicature
JUDICATURE A term used to describe the judicial branch of government; the judiciary; or those connected with the court system. Judicature refers to those officers who administer justice and keep the peace. It signifies a tribunal or court of justice. The Judicature Acts of England are the laws... Read more
Rhadamanthus Rhadamanthus
Rhadamanthus , in Greek mythology, son of Zeus and Europa. Renowned for his justice on earth, the gods made him one of the judges of the dead.... Read more
Number of Justices Number of Justices
Justices, Number Of The Constitution does not specify the size of the Supreme Court's membership. Consequently, administrative and political considerations have determined the varied statutory number of positions on that bench. The Judiciary Act of 1789 linked the court to organization of the lower... Read more
Environmental Justice Environmental Justice
Environmental Justice Environmental justice is broader in scope than environmental equity (equal treatment and protection under statutes, regulations, and practices), emphasizing the right to a safe and healthy environment for all people, and incorporating physical, social, political, and economic... Read more

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