Black's law dictionary. HENRY CAMPBELL BLACK, M. A.. 1990.
independent counsel — n: an official appointed by the court at the request of the U.S. Attorney General to investigate and prosecute criminal violations by high government officials, members of Congress, or directors of a presidential reelection campaign after a… … Law dictionary
independent counsel — formerly special prosecutor Official appointed by the court at the request of the U.S. attorney general to investigate and prosecute criminal violations by high government officials, members of Congress, or directors of a presidential election… … Universalium
independent counsel — The Ethics in Government Act, 28 U.S.C.A. No. 591 et seq., provides for a Special Division with authority to appoint independent counsel to investigate possible criminal misconduct by high level government officials. The constitutionality of this … Black's law dictionary
United States Office of the Independent Counsel — was an independent prosecutor distinct from the Attorney General of the United States Department of Justice that provided reports to the Congress under 28 U.S.C. § 595. The office was terminated in 1999 and replaced by the U.S.… … Wikipedia
Limits of Power of the Independent Counsel — ▪ 1999 On Sept. 9, 1998, the report of the Office of the Independent Counsel (OIC) was presented to the U.S. Congress. The culmination of a four year, $40 million investigation by Independent Counsel Kenneth Starr (see BIOGRAPHIES (Starr,… … Universalium
counsel — coun·sel 1 / kau̇n səl/ n pl counsel [Old French conseil advice, from Latin consilium discussion, advice, council, from consulere to consult]: lawyer: as a: a lawyer participating in the management or trial of a case in court ...to have the… … Law dictionary
counsel — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun 1 advice ADJECTIVE ▪ good, wise VERB + COUNSEL ▪ give (sb), offer (sb), provide ▪ seek … Collocations dictionary
independent — independently, adv. /in di pen deuhnt/, adj. 1. not influenced or controlled by others in matters of opinion, conduct, etc.; thinking or acting for oneself: an independent thinker. 2. not subject to another s authority or jurisdiction;… … Universalium
Counsel and Care — Charity logo Formation 1954 Legal status Advice Service Purpose/focus A … Wikipedia
Counsel (journal) — Counsel Type Monthly (12 issues) Format Journal Owner Published by LexisNexis on behalf of the Bar Council Editor Sarah Grainger Commissioning editor: Elsa Booth Founded 1985 … Wikipedia
