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copyright
A right that gives the author of an artistic work, for a limited period, the exclusive privilege of making copies of the work and publishing and selling the copies.
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law
A rule established by authority, society, or custom.
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act
Law passed by parliament, known as a 'bill' before assent by governor or governor general.
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administrative law
The rules governing decision making by public officials.
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admiralty
The law and court with jurisdiction over maritime affairs in general.
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agent
An independent person or company with authority to act on behalf of another.
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appeal
An application to a higher court to review a decision of a lower court or tribunal. For example, an appeal from a decision of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia may be made to the Federal Court, and a decision of a single judge of the Federal Court may be the subject of an appeal to the Full Court of the Federal Court.
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appellant
Person, person's organisation or corporation that starts an appeal in a court. Applicants, appellants, respondents, defendants, etc., are generally called 'parties'.
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applicant
The individual, organisation or corporation who/which applies to the Court to start legal proceedings against another person or persons. Also known as ‘plaintiff’ in admiralty and corporations matters and in some other courts.
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The practicing members of the legal profession.
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