Browse full definitions for every GL term in the Amicus glossary.
/ˈɡlæs ˈstiɡəl ækt/
The Glass-Steagall Act was central to banking regulation until key provisions were repealed in 1999.
Commonly cited in discussions about financial stability and regulatory reform; refer to specific provisions when detailing regulatory effects.
/ˈɡlin/
The attorney gleaned relevant facts from multiple witness statements.
In legal contexts, gleaning often refers to the careful collection of information critical for case building or compliance, emphasizing thoroughness and piecemeal assembly of facts.
/ˈɡloʊbəl/
The company faces global regulations when operating in multiple countries.
The parties agreed to a global resolution to settle all disputes at once.
In legal drafting, "global" often signals scope beyond national borders or encompassing all relevant aspects, useful in describing settlements, regulations, or issues involving multiple jurisdictions.
/ˈɡloʊbəl dɪˈpɒzɪtəri rɪˈsɪpt/
Investors used a global depositary receipt to buy shares in the international corporation without dealing with foreign exchange regulations.
Global depositary receipts facilitate cross-border equity investment by simplifying the trading and regulatory process for foreign shares.
/ˈɡloʊbəl ˈɡʌvərnəns/
Global governance seeks to address issues that transcend national borders, such as climate change and security.
Effective global governance is essential for maintaining international peace and security.
Global governance primarily pertains to the collective management of international legal and political issues beyond the authority of individual states, emphasizing cooperation rather than centralized control.
/ˈɡloʊbəl ˈɪnkəm/
The taxpayer's global income must be reported to comply with international tax regulations.
Global income is crucial in cross-border tax assessments, especially for residents taxed on their worldwide earnings versus nonresidents taxed on source income.
/ˈɡloʊbəl ˈleɪbər ˈɡʌvərnəns/
Global labor governance aims to enforce workers' rights across different countries through international agreements.
Often involves cooperation between states, multinational corporations, and international organizations; emphasizes standards beyond national law.
/ˈɡloʊbəl ˌrɛɡjʊˈleɪʃənz/
Global regulations on environmental protection require countries to reduce carbon emissions.
Often involves harmonization of diverse national laws to address cross-border issues.
/ˈɡloʊbəl sɪˈstɛmɪkli ɪmˈpɔrtənt bæŋk/
The regulations impose stricter capital requirements on any global systemically important bank.
The designation is used in regulatory frameworks to identify institutions requiring enhanced supervision to mitigate systemic risk.
/ˌɡloʊbələˈzeɪʃən/
Globalization has led to increased harmonization of trade laws among nations.
In legal contexts, globalization often highlights the challenges and adaptations required in national legal systems due to increased international interaction and regulatory convergence.
/ˈɡlɒs/
The judge referred to the gloss on the statute to interpret its application.
The lawyer glossed the contract provisions during the negotiation.
In legal drafting, a gloss is often concise and authoritative to aid interpretation without altering the original text's meaning.
/ˈɡlɒs·əˌrɛr·i/
The contract included a glossary to define key technical terms clearly.
Glossaries in legal documents aid consistent interpretation by explicitly defining terms to avoid ambiguity.
