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.

A rule established by authority, society, or custom.

Law passed by parliament, known as a 'bill' before assent by governor or governor general.

The rules governing decision making by public officials.

The law and court with jurisdiction over maritime affairs in general.

An independent person or company with authority to act on behalf of another.

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.

Person, person's organisation or corporation that starts an appeal in a court. Applicants, appellants, respondents, defendants, etc., are generally called 'parties'.

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.

The practicing members of the legal profession.