Public Official A — is a high ranking Illinois public official alleged to be involved in political corruption during United States Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald s investigation of corruption in the State of Illinois. The identity of Public Official A has not been… … Wikipedia
public official — n: public officer; specif: a person holding a public office the nature of which requires that in order for the person to prevail in a defamation action he or she must show actual malice on the part of the defendant compare public figure Merriam… … Law dictionary
public official bond — noun : a surety bond providing indemnity for failure of a public official to perform faithfully the duties of his office … Useful english dictionary
wrongful action of a public official — index misprision Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
official — of·fi·cial 1 n: one who holds or is invested with an office esp. in government a municipal official official 2 adj 1: of, relating to, or holding an office, position, or trust official duties 2: fully authorized an official policy of t … Law dictionary
PUBLIC AUTHORITY — PUBLIC AUTHORITY, in the context of this article, a term referring to an authoritative body composed of representatives of the public – whether appointed or elected by the latter – and entrusted with the duty and power to arrange various matters… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
public figure — public fig·ure n: an individual or entity that has acquired fame or notoriety or has participated in a particular public controversy see also limited purpose public figure compare public official ◇ A public figure must prove actual malice in… … Law dictionary
official misconduct — index crime, criminality, delict, guilt, misfeasance, offense Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
Public figure — is a legal term applied in the context of defamation actions (libel and slander) as well as invasion of privacy. A public figure (such as a politician, celebrity, or business leader) cannot base a lawsuit on incorrect harmful statements unless… … Wikipedia
public defender — n: a lawyer usu. holding public office who represents criminal defendants unable to pay for legal assistance Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996. public defender … Law dictionary
