legalism, n. 1. Formalism carried almost to the point of meaninglessness; an inclination to exalt the importance of law or formulated rules in any area of action. “What is legalism? It is the ethical attitude that holds moral conduct to be a matter of rule following, and moral relationships to consist of duties and rights […]
fiat justitia (fI-at j[schwa]s-tish-ee-[schwa]). [Latin] Hist. Let justice be done. • This phrase signaled the Crown’s commission to the House of Lords to hear an appeal. “Fiat Justitia, ruat coelum, says another maxim, as full of extravagance as it is of harmony: Go heaven to wreck — so justice be but done: — and what
démarche (day-mahrsh). [French “gait; walk”] An oral or written diplomatic statement, esp. one containing a demand, offer, protest, threat, or the like. — Also spelled demarche. See AIDE-MéMOIRE.
The affirmative suppression or hiding, with the intent to deceive or defraud, of a material fact or circumstance that one is legally (or, sometimes, morally) bound to reveal. — Also termed hidden fraud. [Cases: Fraud 16.]
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plagiarism. The deliberate and knowing presentation of another person’s original ideas or creative expressions as one’s own. • Generally, plagiarism is immoral but not illegal. If the expression’s creator gives unrestricted permission for its use and the user claims the expression as original, the user commits plagiarism but does not violate copyright laws. If the
neighboring right. (usu. pl.) Copyright. An intellectual-property right of a performer or of an entrepreneur such as a publisher, broadcaster, or producer, as distinguished from a moral right belonging to an author or artist as the work’s creator. • In civil-law systems, neighboring rights and moral rights are typically protected by different laws, while in
military justice. A structure of punitive measures designed to foster order, morale, and discipline within the military. [Cases: Armed Services 42; Military Justice 500–510. C.J.S. Armed Services § 166; Military Justice §§ 2–6, 62, 64–66, 138.]
deontology. The philosophy of ethics, rights, and duties as a matter of natural law. • Moral rights in one’s intellectual property are often considered deontological issues. — deontological, adj.
unlawful sexual conduct with a minor. See IMPAIRING THE MORALS OF A MINOR.
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educational institution. 1. A school, seminary, college, university, or other educational facility, though not necessarily a chartered institution. [Cases: Schools 11. C.J.S. Schools and School Districts §§ 4, 74, 76, 396–398.] 2. As used in a zoning ordinance, all buildings and grounds necessary to accomplish the full scope of educational instruction, including those things essential
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