Law
Scope Notes
Here are entered general works on law or legal systems as well as collections of statutes not limited to a specific topic. Works on the science of law are entered [Jurisprudence.] Works on legislative enactments as a source of law, as distinct from constitutional law or from the law arising from judicial or administrative decisions are entered under [Statutes.] Works on the legislative process are entered under [Legislation.] Works on the interpretation of statutes and other laws are entered under [Law--Interpretation and construction.]
Used for
- Acts, Legislative
- Enactments, Legislative
- Laws (Statutes)
- Legislative acts
- Legislative enactments
Examples
Notes under [Jurisprudence; Law--Interpretation and construction; Legislation; Statutes]
Editorial Notes
names of legal systems, e.g. [Canon law; Common law; Roman law;] special branches of law, e.g. [Constitutional law; Criminal law; Maritime law;] specific legal topics, e.g. [Contracts; Mortgages;] subdivision [Law and legislation] under topics, e.g. [Telecommunication--Law and legislation;] also subdivision [Legal status, laws, etc.] under headings for groups of people, e.g. [Teachers--Legal status, laws, etc.]