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European law
body of treaties, law and court judgements which operates alongside the legal systems of the European Union's member states.
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majority opinion
Law; European law
The strongest form of opinion, when more than 50 percent of the court agrees on a decision; a majority opinion is usually law until it is suspended or overturned.
motion for protective order
Law; European law
A motion filed in response to some action or conduct by the opposing party; it asks the court to protect a witness from having to testify, or to prevent evidence from being turned over.
leading case
Law; European law
A case that is recognized as determining the law on a particular topic and is often cited for that purpose.
dilute
Law; European law
In corporate law, to lower the value of shares currently outstanding by issuing new shares.
lay witness
Law; European law
A witness who is not an expert in the field on which he or she is called to testify.
