Administrative law is the branch of public law that governs the activities, decision-making, and procedures of government agencies, tribunals, and regulatory bodies. It ensures that the executive branch operates within its legal authority, adheres to principles of fairness, and acts reasonably when delivering public services or regulating industries.
Example: (Director) Economic and Social Rights and the Right to Health (Sept 1993), Harvard Law School Stewart, C., 'Tragic choices and the role of ADMINISTRATIVE LAW,' BMJ 2000; 321: 105-107, 8 July Stoltzfus Jost, T., 'The Role of the Courts in Health Care Rationing: The German Model,' Washington & Lee Public Law Research Paper No. 02-9 Syrett, K.,'Nice Work?
en: Droit administratif
Bankruptcy Law
It's a noun.
Bankruptcy law is a federal legal process allowing individuals or businesses who cannot pay their debts (insolvency) to seek relief, restructure, or discharge their obligations. It provides a structured, legal "fresh start" by halting creditor actions—like garnishments—and, in many cases, liquidating assets through a trustee to satisfy debts.
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en: Loi sur la faillite
Civil Litigation
It's a noun.
Civil litigation is a legal process where private parties—individuals, corporations, or governments—resolve non-criminal disputes through the court system, seeking remedies like financial compensation or specific actions.
Example: Sexual harassment stories: Testing a story mediated model of juror decision making in CIVIL LITIGATION.
en: Litige civil
Contract Law
It's a noun.
Contract law is the body of law that governs the creation, interpretation, and enforcement of legally binding agreements between parties.
Example: Cracknell, D.G.,"Obligations: CONTRACT LAW" , Fourth Edition (2003), Old Bailey Press. Denning, A.T., "Recent Developments in the Doctrine of Consideration", [1952].
en: Droits des contrats
Corporate Law
It's a noun.
Corporate law is the branch of law governing the formation, operation, management, and dissolution of corporations.
Example: Neyers, "Canadian CORPORATE LAW, Veil-Piercing, and the Private Law Model Corporate", University of Toronto Law Journal, Volume L, Number 2, Spring 2000 A. Magaisa, "Corporate Groups and Victims of Corporate Torts - Towards a new Architecture of CORPORATE LAW in a Dynamic Marketplace" CORPORATE LAW in a Dynamic Marketplace', Law, Social Justice & Global Development Journal (LGD) 2002 (1), available at ..ac.uk fac soc law elj lgd 2002
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en: Droit des sociétés
Court Procedures
It's a noun.
Court procedures are the established rules, methods, and practices that govern how legal cases are initiated, managed, and resolved in a court of law. They regulate every stage from filing documents and presenting evidence to conducting trials and issuing judgments, ensuring fair and consistent administration of justice.
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en: Procédures judiciaires
Criminal law
It's a noun.
Criminal law is the body of law that defines offenses against the public, state, or society, regulating the investigation, charging, and trial of suspects while establishing penalties for convicted offenders.
Example: Firstly, however, it is important to establish an understanding into the history of international CRIMINAL LAW development, and the evolution of state's political and moral ideology, which forms the foundation of this so-called 'new era of accountability'. 2. Historical development of international CRIMINAL LAW & the emergence of individual accountability International jurisdiction over the commission of international crimes by government leaders was almost non-existent prior to the twentieth century.
en: Droit criminel
Employment Law
It's a noun.
Employment law is the body of laws, regulations, and common law precedents that govern the relationship between employers and individual employees. It defines the rights, responsibilities, and protections for both parties in non-unionized workplaces, covering areas like wages, working hours, safety, and termination.
Example: Korean nationals are recommended at operative level due to different environments, EMPLOYMENT LAW, bureaucratic work permits which do not validate importing all employees (appendix 6), but also to significant cultural dissimilarities (Edwards, 2004)-appendices 2, 4-which justify local operative staff as best serve consumer, employee, and company interests.
en: Droit du travail
Family Law
It's a noun.
Family law is the branch of law regulating family relationships, including marriage, divorce, child custody, support, and property division. It focuses on legal issues arising when family relationships begin, change, or dissolve, aiming to protect the well-being of family members.
Example: DNA testing can be used to show that Gina is not genetically related to Hal. ibid. s.10(1)(a)(ii) Stephen M Cretney, Judith M Masson, Rebecca Bailey-Harris, 'Principles of FAMILY LAW ', p. 524 s.15 (Case A2) Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 amending s.26(2) Child Support Act 1991 Because this common law presumption can be disproved, section 28(5) will not remove the application of subsection (3).
en: Droit de la famille
Immigration Law
It's a noun.
Immigration law is the set of national statutes, regulations, and legal precedents that govern how individuals enter, stay in, or leave a country. It controls borders, sets requirements for citizenship and residency, and dictates rights, such as for workers and visitors. These laws manage permanent residency, temporary visas, refugee protection, and deportation processes.
Intellectual Property (IP) law is a specialized branch of law that protects and enforces the rights of creators and owners of intangible assets, such as inventions, artistic works, designs, and symbols. It grants exclusive rights to owners—enabling them to prevent unauthorized use—while balancing this protection with public access to foster innovation.
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en: Droit de la propriété intellectuelle
Legal Ethics
It's a noun.
Legal ethics are the core principles, rules, and professional responsibilities that govern the conduct of lawyers and judges. These standards ensure honesty, confidentiality, and loyalty, requiring legal professionals to act in the best interests of clients while upholding the administration of justice and public confidence.
Example: Hodgson, J., (2001), The police, the prosecutor and the juge d'instruction: Judicial Supervision in France, Theory and Practice , (41) (2) British Journal of Criminology Hodgson, J., (2002), Hierarchy, Bureaucracy and Ideology in French Criminal Justice: Some Empirical Observations , (29) (2) Journal of Law and Society, 227 - 57 Jackson, J., (2006) The Ethical Implications of the Enhanced Role of the Prosecutor , LEGAL ETHICS, (9) (1) Levy.
en: Déontologie juridique
Probate Law
It's a noun.
Probate law is the legal process of validating a deceased person's will (or determining intestacy if no will exists) and authorizing an executor or administrator to manage, pay debts, and distribute the estate's assets. It ensures the legal transfer of property and confirms the authority of the person managing the estate.
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en: Droit successoral
Real estate law
It's a noun.
Real estate law is the branch of civil law that governs the ownership, use, and transfer of land and any permanent structures attached to it, known as "real property". It covers a wide range of legal issues, including buying/selling, leasing, land use, zoning, and disputes, with regulations varying by local, state, and federal laws.
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Tort Law
It's a noun.
Tort law is a branch of civil law that addresses wrongful acts, whether intentional or negligent, that cause harm or loss to an individual's person, property, reputation, or dignity. It enables victims to seek compensation, typically via monetary damages, from the responsible party, rather than involving the state.
Example: It is also interesting to note that fiduciary duties are different from 'any obligation imposed by TORT LAW', since TORT LAW generally 'does not require people to act for the benefit of others and to ignore their own interests, but to avoid causing "disbenefit" to others'.