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See generally is a citation signal used to indicate that the cited source provides helpful background material or a broad overview of the topic under discussion.

A self-executing treaty is a type of international agreement that becomes enforceable as domestic law immediately upon ratification, without the need for any additional legislation or implementation by the national legislature.

• international law

A self-regulatory organization (SRO) is a non-governmental entity that has the power to create and enforce industry regulations and standards.

• securities law

Self-authenticating documents are considered authentic and require no extrinsic evidence of authenticity to be admitted in a legal proceeding.

A self-declared trust is a situation where an individual who has both legal and equitable ownership declares that they now hold the legal title for the benefit of another individual.

• trusts and estates

The separate sovereigns doctrine, also known as the Dual Sovereignty Doctrine, allows separate sovereignties, like Federal and State governments, to individually prosecute a defendant for the same crime.

A sham transaction is a transaction that is either illusory or lacks genuine substance or legal effect, despite appearing valid on paper. Courts may disregard or void such transactions when they are used to deceive, evade taxes, or manipulate legal outcomes.

See: Rule in Shelley’s Case.

[Last reviewed in June of 2024 by the Wex Definitions Team]

• future interests
• property law

In the legal field, Shepard's is a highly regarded legal citation index. Named after legal publisher Frank Shepard, Shepard’s Citation Service allows researchers to track particular judicial decisions, statutes and other legal resources as they are invoked at different historical moments for a range of purposes.

A shipment contract is a type of sales agreement where the buyer assumes the risk of loss once the seller delivers the goods to a 

• contract law