Browse full definitions for every UR term in the Amicus glossary.
/ˈɜːrbən dɪˈvɛləpmənt/
The city council enacted new zoning laws to promote sustainable urban development.
Urban development frequently involves coordination between public authorities and private developers, requiring awareness of zoning restrictions and permits.
/ˈɜrbən ˈplænɪŋ/
The city council approved the urban planning proposal to redevelop the downtown district.
Urban planning typically involves compliance with statutory regulations and local government ordinances governing development and land use.
/ˈɜrbən ˈplænɪŋ dɪˈpɑrtmənt/
The Urban Planning Department approved the new residential project after thorough review.
The term typically denotes a specific governmental division tasked with regulating and guiding urban growth and development, often collaborating with other local agencies.
/ˈɜrbən ˈplænɪŋ lɔː/
The city council revised the urban planning law to promote sustainable development and reduce urban sprawl.
Urban planning law intersects multiple legal fields and often requires coordination between regulations on land use, environmental impact, and municipal governance.
/ˈɜːrdʒ/
The attorney urged the court to reconsider the evidence.
The plaintiff made an urgent urge for settlement.
In legal writing, 'urge' is commonly employed in advocacy contexts to convey forceful recommendation; clarity is aided by specifying the subject and the action urged.
/ˈɜːrdʒənsi/
The court agreed to expedite the hearing due to the urgency of the matter.
A motion for a temporary restraining order is granted based on the urgency of preventing damage.
In legal drafting, express urgency clearly to justify expedited processes or emergency relief measures.
/ˈɜrdʒənt/
The court issued an urgent injunction to prevent imminent harm.
Use 'urgent' to signal priority in legal motions, deadlines, or remedies where delays could cause prejudice or harm.
/ˈɜːrdʒənt ˈhɪərɪŋ/
The judge granted an urgent hearing to resolve the dispute before the contract deadline.
An urgent hearing typically involves accelerated procedures to prevent irreparable harm or injustice due to delay.
/ˈɜːrdʒənt rɪˈliːf/
The court granted urgent relief to stop the demolition of the historic building.
Urgent relief typically refers to provisional remedies needing swift court action before a full trial; drafting should emphasize immediacy and harm prevention.
/ˌjʊərɪ'næləsɪs/
The court accepted the urinalysis results as evidence of drug use.
In legal contexts, urinalysis often serves as evidentiary support in cases involving substance abuse or poisoning, requiring chain-of-custody protocols for admissibility.
