pre-Columbian civilizations — Introduction the aboriginal American Indian (Mesoamerican Indian) cultures that evolved in Meso America (part of Mexico and Central America) and the Andean region (western South America) prior to Spanish exploration and conquest in the 16th … Universalium
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judicial doctrine — noun (law) a principle underlying the formulation of jurisprudence • Syn: ↑legal principle, ↑judicial principle • Topics: ↑law, ↑jurisprudence • Hypernyms: ↑principle … Useful english dictionary
judicial principle — noun (law) a principle underlying the formulation of jurisprudence • Syn: ↑legal principle, ↑judicial doctrine • Topics: ↑law, ↑jurisprudence • Hypernyms: ↑principle … Useful english dictionary
pre|ced´ent|ly — prec|e|dent «noun. PREHS uh duhnt; adjective. prih SEE duhnt, PREHS uh », noun, adjective. –n. 1. an action that may serve as an example or reason for a later action: »Last year s school picnic set a precedent for having one this year. There was… … Useful english dictionary
Judicial aspects of race in the United States — Race legislation in the United States has known several historical phases. Its roots are to be found in the European colonization of the Americas, the Indian Wars, and the triangular slave trade. However, the 1776 Declaration of Independence… … Wikipedia
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