enjoin
Enjoin a verb related to the term injunction. To enjoin means to prohibit a person from doing something through a court order. A court enjoins conduct when it issues an injunction against it.
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entity
An entity refers to a person or organization possessing separate and distinct legal rights, such as an individual, partnership, or corporation. An entity can, among other things, own property, engage in business, enter into contracts, pay taxes, sue and be sued.
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entity liability
In business law, entity liability is when a corporation is treated as an independent legal entity, and should be held liable for the liabilities incurred by the business.
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entrapment
Entrapment is an affirmative defense where a defendant claims that law enforcement or a state agent induced them to commit a criminal act they otherwise would not have committed.
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entry
Entry is an act of going in. Some common uses of the term “entry” in a legal sense include:
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enumerated powers
Enumerated powers are the specific powers granted to the federal government, and especially to Congress, under the U.S. Constitution.
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environmental law violations
The United States government regulates activities that impact the environment through a complex scheme of statutes and agency regulations.
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Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) enforces federal laws prohibiting workplace discrimination.
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equal protection
Equal protection means that a government must apply its laws fairly and cannot treat people differently without a valid reason. Individuals in similar situations should be treated alike under the law.
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equity
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