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Business law 1.01
Ethics law and legal system key terms
Term | Definition |
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Administrative Law | The body of law that regulates the operation and procedures of government agencies |
Case Law | The law as established by the outcome of former cases |
English Common Law | The body of law derived from judicial decisions |
Ethics | Moral principles that govern a person’s behavior |
Greatest Good | A goal put forth for governments, they should be judged by the results of their policies |
Law of Precedent | A legal case that establishes a rule (Authority) |
Statutory Law | A written law passed by a body of legislature |
The Golden Rule | Always to be followed to ensure success |
Consequential Ethical Reasoning | Consequences of ones conduct are the ultimate basis for any judgment about the rightness or wrongness of that conduct |
Rule Based Ethical Reasoning |