school, n. 1. An institution of learning and education, esp. for children. [Cases: Schools 11. C.J.S. Schools and School Districts §§ 4, 74, 76, 396–398.] “Although the word ‘school’ in its broad sense includes all schools or institutions, whether of high or low degree, the word ‘school’ frequently has been defined in constitutions and statutes […]
office of profit 受薪职位 任职人可获得薪俸、报酬的职位。英国1701年《王位继承法》〔Act of Settlement〕禁止担任国王之下的受薪职位者为下议院议员。1707年《王位继承法》〔Succession to Crown Act〕基本维持该规定，但稍有松动。如果这些规定得以贯彻，它将使几乎所有带薪的政治职位成员资格不合格。因而自此之后通过的许多法律在设立新的职位时宣布任职者有资格参选。目前，受1975年《下议院无资格法》〔House of Commons Disqualification Act〕的调整，少于95个部级政治职位的担任者可以作下议院议员，其目的在于保证部长对议会负责制原则的实施。
bias, n. Inclination; prejudice; predilection (the juror’s bias prompted a challenge for cause). — bias, vb. — biased, adj. actual bias. Genuine prejudice that a judge, juror, witness, or other person has against some person or relevant subject. Cf. implied bias. implied bias. Prejudice that is inferred from the experiences or relationships of a judge,
A committee established for a particular purpose or a limited time. • A legislature will ordinarily establish a special committee for a nonlegislative purpose, such as writing memorials, procuring chaplains, determining the qualifications of members, and settling election disputes. — Also termed ad hoc committee; select committee; temporary committee. [Cases: States 34. C.J.S. States §§
voter. 1. A person who engages in the act of voting. 2. A person who has the qualifications necessary for voting. — Also termed (in sense 2) legal voter; qualified voter. [Cases: Elections 59–87. C.J.S. Elections §§ 15–19, 26, 28–29, 32.] registered voter. A person who is qualified to vote and whose name is recorded
A prospectus for a stock issue that has been filed but not yet approved by the SEC. • The SEC requires such a prospectus to contain a notice — printed in distinctive red lettering — that the document is not complete or final. That notice, which is usu. stamped or printed in red ink, typically
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life peerage. English law. The grant of the noble title of baron to a person for life, offered through letters patent. • The Life Peerages Act of 1958 first allowed this and removed the disqualifications of women from serving in the House of Lords. See PEER.
qualified elector 合格选举人 指依法律有资格在选举中投票的人，他可以行使也可以不行使该项权利或特权。即符合投票的年龄、住所和登记条件，在某一选举中享有选举权的人。 (→qualification of elector；qualified voter)
evidence of insurability. Information — such as medical records or a medical examination — that an insurer may require to establish a potential insured’s qualification for a particular insurance policy. [Cases: Federal Civil Procedure 1973; Trial 127. C.J.S. Trial §§ 136–139, 262, 317.]
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A challenge for cause that arises when facts and circumstances tend to show that a juror is biased but do not warrant the juror’s automatic disqualification. See challenge for cause.
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