Key Latin Legal Maxims and Their Meanings
Generalia Specialibus Non Derogant
Generalia specialibus non derogant is a Latin maxim meaning “universal things do not detract from specific things.” This well-known proposition of law states that when a matter falls under any specific provision, it must be governed by that provision and not by the general provision. The general provisions must yield to the specific provisions of law. It is a basic principle of statutory interpretation. In other words, for the purposes of interpreting two statutes
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Europe
Europe is a large Eurasian peninsula with over 700 million inhabitants. It features high life expectancy (around 78 years for women and 70 for men) and low birth rates, with an average of 1.42 children per woman. Natural vegetation is scarce due to development. Much of the population lives in cities, with about a quarter residing in rural areas.
European Economy
The European economy is primarily oriented towards industry and services. Agriculture employs a small fraction of the population but
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Foundations of Roman Religion
Roman religion was based above all on fear. The Roman sought protection in a religion based on worship and ritual. Roman religion was sometimes conceived as a contract between man and divinity: in exchange for sacrifices and other acts of worship, the gods protected the Romans, who were prone to superstition.
As Rome came into contact with peoples who had different religious beliefs and deities, they assimilated, transformed, or adapted these, resulting in a mosaic of
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Vicent Andrés Estellés
Vicent Andrés Estellés emerged in the seventies, becoming one of the most significant Valencian poets since the fifteenth century and a representative voice of the post-war era. His obsessive need to classify reality with words made him a perfect chronicler of the time he lived. Estellés championed a collective civic feeling, presenting himself as a voice for the claims of a people and a language subjected to silence (well captured in Book of Wonders).
His topics (hunger,
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Read MoreAdministrative Act Review and Appeals Explained
1. Who reviews void administrative acts?
Void administrative acts can be reviewed by the office of public administrations or upon request and with the assent of the State Council or equivalent advisory body. The fact that the law recognizes this possibility for citizens is very important, because if the Administration does not comply with the request, the applicant may ask the same question to the courts.
2. What acts generally terminate proceedings?
Generally, proceedings are terminated by:
- Decisions
Values, Rights, Duties, and Moral Development
Understanding Values
Values are:
- Projects and ideals that human beings want to notice, search for, and desire.
- Personal options that are chosen and acquired through the free exercise of will.
- Beliefs attached to the personality of human beings, an important part of their identity.
- Indicators that guide the life, conduct, and behavior of people.
Types of Values
Guide values or large values include peace, freedom, justice, equality, and solidarity. We also have other values such as:
- Aesthetic values: beauty,
Key Concepts in Psychology
Schools of Thought
Structuralism
Wilhelm Wundt aimed to study the mind’s basic structure using tools like measuring reaction time to flickering light.
Functionalism
This American school of thought focused on how people adapt to their environment, how the mind works, and what its functions are. It emphasized the practical application of psychological knowledge.
Gestalt Psychology
Founded by German psychologists in the 20th century, Gestalt psychology emphasized the importance of consciousness and perception
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Key Definitions: Writing, Literature & More
Acrostic
A poem, word puzzle, or other composition in which certain letters in each line form a word or words.
Agenda
A list or outline of things to be considered or done.
Axiom
A statement or proposition which is regarded as being established, accepted, or self-evidently true.
Bibliography
A list of the books referred to in a scholarly work, typically printed as an appendix.
Catalogue
A complete list of items, typically one in alphabetical or other systematic
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Understanding Business Strategy Concepts
What is Strategy?
- A comprehensive plan designed to achieve long-term objectives.
- Involves setting priorities and allocating resources effectively.
- Aims to align internal capabilities with external market conditions.
- Example: Apple’s strategy focuses on continuous innovation and product differentiation to maintain its market leadership in consumer electronics.
Strategic Decision Making
- The process of choosing among alternative actions to achieve strategic goals.
- Requires