The Raines sandwich was a popular but unappetizing combination of leftovers and inedible items served in New York City taverns on Sundays due to a loophole in the Raines Law. This law allowed the sale of liquor in accommodation establishments that offered free meals to guests. Taverns with hotel licenses and 10 empty rooms became […]
China banned time travel in films and TV shows in 2011 to prevent the promotion of superstition, fatalism, and reincarnation. Classic movies like A Christmas Carol, A Connecticut Yankee, and The Time Machine are also not welcomed in the country. The fantastic concept of time travel does not fly to China. And to make sure […]
Strict construction is a narrow interpretation of the law, without expanding statutes to achieve judicial goals. Advocates fear judges will exceed legal authority. It has drawbacks, including unclear laws and limited interpretation. Judges may face situations with no existing law to draw on. Strict construction is a very narrow interpretation of the law, in contrast […]
Strict liability enforces liability regardless of culpability, applicable in certain situations where a person or company engages in dangerous conduct. It applies to defective products, dog bites, and inherently dangerous situations. No evidence of negligence or willful misconduct is required, but there are still defenses available. Strict liability exists mainly in civil cases. Strict liability […]
Strict scrutiny is the highest standard used by courts to review laws that potentially interfere with constitutional rights or discriminate against a protected class. The law must be closely tailored to serve a fundamental purpose of government and must be important and appropriate. It is commonly applied in constitutional law cases and cases of discrimination […]
Strict constructionism is a legal theory that limits interpretation to the exact words of a statute or law, without considering context or circumstances. It is commonly discussed in the context of the US Constitution, but there are other approaches. The Constitution is the foundational document for all US laws and has been amended 27 times. […]
Phonetic transcription uses written symbols to represent sounds, with strict transcription aiming to capture as much detail as possible. It can be narrow or broad, with close transcription using diacritical marks to note pronunciation. Narrow transcription is difficult and useful for speech therapy and linguistics. Strict transcription is a tool used during the phonetic transcription […]
