local and special legislation

Legislation that affects only a specific geographic area or a particular class of persons.

• Such legislation is unconstitutional if it arbitrarily or capriciously distinguishes between members of the same class.

— Also termed class legislation. [Cases: Statutes 76–104. C.J.S. Statutes §§ 148–149, 151–155, 159, 162–201.]

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资深译员Lisa，毕业于一所培养高级翻译以及跨文化事务专家的精英大学，专注翻译各种与私募股权与投资基金有关的法律文件。