Browse full definitions for every EP term in the Amicus glossary.
/ˌiːˈprɪvəsi dɪˈrɛktɪv/
The E-Privacy Directive sets rules for confidentiality of communications and tracking technologies in the EU.
The term specifically refers to EU framework legislation related to electronic privacy; it complements the GDPR by focusing on confidentiality of communications and related metadata.
/ˈiːpə/
The EPA issued new regulations to reduce air pollution.
Epa is typically capitalized as EPA when referring to the Environmental Protection Agency, a key regulatory body in environmental law.
/ˌiːpiːˈeɪ ɪnˈfɔːrsmənt/
EPA enforcement led to significant fines against the company for violating air quality standards.
The term specifically denotes EPA's regulatory authority and actions distinct from general environmental law enforcement by other bodies.
/ˌiː-pi-ˈeɪ ˌrɛɡjʊˈleɪʃənz/
The EPA regulations limit the amount of pollutants that factories can emit into the air.
The term commonly refers to a body of administrative rules with binding legal authority; when drafting, specify the particular set or citation for clarity.
/ɪˈfɛmərəl/
The parties entered into an ephemeral agreement that expired within hours.
In legal drafting, 'ephemeral' often underscores the limited duration or conditional nature of certain rights or agreements, advising precise temporal definitions to avoid ambiguity.
/ɪˈfɛmərəl raɪts/
The license granted ephemeral rights to use the software only during the trial period.
Ephemeral rights to water usage may expire once the season ends.
Use 'ephemeral rights' to emphasize the limited duration or conditional nature of legal rights, often in contrast to perpetual or permanent rights.
/ɪˈpɪdɛmɪk/
The government declared a public health emergency due to the epidemic affecting thousands.
In legal contexts, 'epidemic' often triggers statutory powers related to disease control and public health measures.
/ˌɛpɪˈdɛmɪk kənˈtroʊl/
The government's epidemic control policies mandated quarantine and social distancing during the outbreak.
Epidemic control in law often intersects with public health statutes and emergency powers granted to authorities to protect community health.
/ɪˈpɪdɛmɪk rɪˈspɑns/
The epidemic response required immediate mobilization of emergency health resources and legal enforcement of quarantine measures.
Epidemic response in legal contexts often involves balancing public health priorities with individual rights and may invoke statutes granting emergency powers to authorities.
/ˌɛpɪˌdiːmiˈɒlədʒi/
Epidemiology data influenced the court's decision to uphold quarantine laws during the outbreak.
Epidemiology in legal contexts primarily supports evidence-based public health and regulatory decision-making; precise use of epidemiological findings is key in drafting health-related laws and liability issues.
/ɪˈpɪɡrəfi/
The lawyer referenced epigraphy to understand the ancient land grant recorded on stone tablets.
Epigraphy is primarily a historical and archaeological discipline but can be relevant in legal contexts where ancient inscriptions inform legal rights or history.
/ˌɛpɪstəˈmɒlədʒi/
The epistemology of law examines how legal truths are established and validated.
In legal contexts, epistemology helps clarify how knowledge claims about the law are justified and examined, informing standards of evidence and interpretation.
/ˈɛpɪθɛt/
The judge referred to the defendant using an epithet that highlighted his prior criminal history.
In legal contexts, epithet can carry interpretive significance, particularly in defamation cases where the nature of a descriptive phrase may affect liability.
/ˈiːˌpraɪvəsi dəˈrɛktɪv/
The Eprivacy Directive regulates how websites must obtain consent before placing cookies on users' devices.
The Eprivacy Directive is distinct for its sector-specific role in privacy within electronic communications; when drafting, ensure distinction between it and the broader GDPR.
