• by law or in equity – по закону или по праву справедливости
См. также: by way of succession, by mutual agreement, by arbitration or litigation, by mistake
Written notice stating the place, day and hour of the meeting and, in case of a special meeting, the purpose or purposes for which the meeting is called, shall be delivered not less than the number of days or hours set forth in Section 0.03 (unless a longer period is required by law or the articles of incorporation), nor more than fifty days before the date of the meeting, either personally or by mail, by or at the direction of the President, or the Secretary, or the officer or persons calling the meeting, to the members. (By-Laws of the Milwaukee Young Lawyers Association, Inc.)
Unopened software can be returned for a full refund within 7 business days of receipt, unless a longer period is required by law. (Quark Terms of Sale)
A cause of action is a combination of facts giving rise to a claim or right to sue in UK law. It provides the basis for commencing court proceedings in order to obtain an appropriate remedy by law. In other words, a cause of action is the justification for bringing legal proceedings. (FindLaw UK)
Civil liberties are personal guarantees and freedoms that the government cannot abridge, either by law or by judicial interpretation. Though the scope of the term differs amongst various countries, some examples of civil liberties include the freedom from torture, freedom from forced disappearance, freedom of conscience, freedom of press, freedom of religion, freedom of expression, freedom of assembly, the right to security and liberty, freedom of speech, the right to privacy, the right to equal treatment under the law and due process, the right to a fair trial, and the right to life. (Wikipedia)
