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| − | Under the rules of the [[U.S. Senate]], a '''private law''' is a private [[bill]] enacted into law. Private laws have restricted applicability, often addressing [[immigration]] and naturalization issues affecting individuals.<ref>[ | + | Under the rules of the [[U.S. Senate]], a '''private law''' is a private [[bill]] enacted into law. Private laws have restricted applicability, often addressing [[immigration]] and naturalization issues affecting individuals.<ref>[https://www.senate.gov/reference/glossary_term/private_law.htm US Senate Reference]</ref> |
More generally, private law is law, such as a contract between two persons or a [[real estate]] transaction, which applies only to the persons who subject themselves to it. [[Category:Legal Terms]] | More generally, private law is law, such as a contract between two persons or a [[real estate]] transaction, which applies only to the persons who subject themselves to it. [[Category:Legal Terms]] | ||
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*[http://dictionary.law.com/ Law Dictionary] | *[http://dictionary.law.com/ Law Dictionary] | ||
*[http://research.lawyers.com/glossary/ Glossary of Legal Terms] | *[http://research.lawyers.com/glossary/ Glossary of Legal Terms] | ||
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[[Category:United States Senate Terms]] | [[Category:United States Senate Terms]] | ||
Latest revision as of 19:18, September 26, 2018
Under the rules of the U.S. Senate, a private law is a private bill enacted into law. Private laws have restricted applicability, often addressing immigration and naturalization issues affecting individuals.[1]
More generally, private law is law, such as a contract between two persons or a real estate transaction, which applies only to the persons who subject themselves to it.