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Definition of sources of law
To understand what the sources of law are, it is necessary to pay attention to the terms that make up the expression. Source has several meanings: in this case, we are interested in its meaning as the origin, the foundation or the base of something. Law, meanwhile, is the set of rules and principles that make […]
Definition of self-employed
The adjective autonomous has its etymological origin in the Greek word autonomous. The concept refers to one or something that has autonomy. The notion of autonomy, meanwhile, refers to the condition or state of someone who has freedom of action, without being dependent on another or others. Therefore, certainly […]
Definition of warden
The closest etymological antecedent of the term alcaide is found in the Hispanic Arabic alqáyid. This word, in turn, derives from the classical Arabic qā»id, which refers to someone who leads a troop. The concept of warden varies according to the context. In the past, especially until the last stretch of the Middle Ages, […]
Definition of assure
The verb ensure has several meanings recognized by the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) in its dictionary. The action is linked, in different ways, to security: the condition of insurance (that which minimizes danger, lacks risk or is certain). The first meaning mentioned by the RAE refers to the act that serves to […]
Definition of statute
The Latin word statūtum came to our language as a statute. The concept is used to refer to an order or set of rules that, in a certain area or entity, have the force of law or are effective to bind. It should be noted that a rule is an indication that must be followed. Generally, who […]
Definition of exequatur
The Latin word exequātur, which can be translated as “execute,” is a conjugation of the verb exsĕqui (that is, “to execute”). The Royal Spanish Academy (RAE), in its dictionary, includes the notion of exequatur, which can also be used as execuátur. The first meaning mentioned by the RAE refers to the authorization granted by a head of State […]
Definition of release
The term release refers to the act of releasing a prisoner based on a court order. The concept is formed with the affix ex- and the noun jail. It should be noted that the prefix ex- has several uses. In this case we are interested in its meaning as "beyond" or "outside." The idea of prison, in […]
Definition of authorship
The property or condition of author is called authorship. An author, meanwhile, is the creator or architect of something. Idea and development The authorship of a work, in this way, corresponds to the one who devised and developed it. Take the case of the book “One Hundred Years of Solitude”: it is a novel […]
Definition of notary
A notary is an individual who is authorized by public office to attest to various acts and documents. The work of the notary is similar to that of the notary, although the scope depends on each country. Legal security In some regions, a notary or notary is a public official who is in a position to give […]
Definition of certificate
A certificate is a document that certifies a situation or property of a person or thing. Certified Mail Certified mail is a postal service that offers an additional level of security and tracking for sending mail and packages. Through it, the sender can obtain proof of shipping, and […]