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Zoning law
Zoning Ordinances Zoning ordinances are local or municipal laws that establishing building codes and land usage regulations for properties in a specified area. Most cities and towns are composed of regions that are zoned for residential, commercial, or industrial development, and often these zones... Read more |
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ordination method
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ordination of women
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Ordinance
ORDINANCE A law, statute, or regulation enacted by a municipal corporation. An ordinance is a law passed by a municipal government. A municipality, such as a city, town, village, or borough, is a political subdivision of a state within which a municipal corporation has been established to provide... Read more |
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Yick Wo v. Hopkins
Yick Wo v. Hopkins, 118 U.S. 356 (1886), argued 14 Apr. 1886, decided 10 May 1886 by vote of 9 to 0; Matthews for the Court. During the summer of 1885, many Chinese in San Francisco, including Yick Wo, violated a municipal laundry ordinance to test its validity. This local law allowed only the... Read more |
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Setback
SETBACK A distance from a curb, property line, or structure within which building is prohibited. Setbacks are building restrictions imposed on property owners. Local governments create setbacks through ordinances and building codes, usually for reasons of public policy such as safety, privacy,... Read more |
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Ordinance of 1787
Ordinance of 1787 adopted by the Congress of Confederation for the government of the Western territories ceded to the United States by the states. It created the Northwest Territory and is frequently called the Northwest Ordinance. It was based on the ordinance of 1784, drafted by Thomas... Read more |
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Astrocytoma
Astrocytoma Definition Astrocytoma is a tumor that arises from astrocytes, star-shaped cells that play a supportive role in the brain. Description The brain acts as a computer that controls all of the functions of the body. It stores information, memories, and with the use of... Read more |
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