Law & Ethics

Common Law vs Constitutional Law

Common Laws are laws that have come about of been enacted based on court rulings. These laws are developed based on rulings that have been given in older court cases. Constitutional Law is the body of law that defines the relationship between different entities within a nation, most commonly the judiciary, the executive and the legislature bodies.
Common Law vs Criminal Law

Common Laws are laws that have come about of been enacted based on court rulings. These laws are developed based on rulings that have been given in older court cases. Common laws are also known as case law or precedent. Criminal Law is the body of law that deals with crimes and providing justice to victims of crimes. The body is responsible for regulating the laws regarding threatening, harming, or otherwise endangering the health, safety, and moral welfare of people. It also deals with punishing the people that break these rules.
Common Law vs Statutory Law

Common Laws are laws that have come about of been enacted based on court rulings. These laws are developed based on rulings that have been given in older court cases. Common laws are also known as case law or precedent. Statutory Laws are laws that have been written down and codified by the legislative branch of a country. The law has been set down by a legislature or legislator (if it is a monarchy) and codified by the government. These laws are also known as written law or session law.
Rule vs Policy

Rules are guidelines that are provided to maintain smooth functioning of an organization and to maintain peace and harmony among its people. Rules are also an informal set of guidelines that state what a person must and must not do. A policy is a document that outlines what a government is going to do and what it can achieve for the society as a whole. It also outlines any and all methods and principles that the government or any entity, for that matter, will use to achieve its directive.
Law vs Act

Laws are actually rules and guidelines that are set up by the social institutions to govern behavior. These laws are made by government officials. Laws must be obeyed by all. Laws set out standards, procedures and principles that must be followed. Acts can be classified as two things: a document that records a fact, something said or something done. It can also be known as a law or statue that has been enacted by the government. Acts are basically rules that have noted down a piece of paper. Acts, if passed, are then turned into laws.
Law vs Regulation

Laws are actually rules and guidelines that are set up by the social institutions to govern behavior. These laws are made by government officials. Laws must be obeyed by all, including private citizens, groups and companies as well as public figures, organizations and institutions. Laws set out standards, procedures and principles that must be followed. Regulations can be used define two things; a process of monitoring and enforcing legislations and a written instrument containing rules that have law on them.
Law vs Rule

Laws are actually rules and guidelines that are set up by the social institutions to govern behavior. These laws are made by government officials. Laws must be obeyed by all, including private citizens, groups and companies as well as public figures, organizations and institutions. Laws set out standards, procedures and principles that must be followed. Rules are guidelines that are provided to maintain smooth functioning of an organization and to maintain peace and harmony among its people. In terms of definition, rules are quite similar to laws. However, they differ from laws because they are not as rigid as a law.
Directive vs Regulation

Directives and regulations are two forms of laws that can be passed by the European Union. According to Europa, the official European Union website, a "directive is a legislative act that sets out a goal that all EU countries must achieve. However, it is up to the individual countries to decide how.” In terms of regulation, Europa says that “a regulation is a binding legislative act. It must be applied in its entirety across the EU.”
Murder vs Homicide

Legally, murder is the unlawful killing of another person with malice aforethought. Malice aforethought means that the murderer intended to kill the victim with his entire conscious mind. Homicide is an umbrella term that covers the act of one human killing another human, which could be lawful as well as unlawful. Homicide is not always a punishable act under the criminal law and the ruling depends on the type of homicide it is.
Homicide vs Manslaughter

Homicide is an umbrella term that covers the act of one human killing another human, which could be lawful as well as unlawful. Homicide is not always a punishable act under the criminal law and the ruling depends on the type of homicide it is. Manslaughter is a type of homicide, where one takes the life of another. The definition of manslaughter differs in different countries, and is usually gauged on the circumstances under which the killing occurred or on the state of mind of the killer.
Murder vs Manslaughter

Legally, murder is the unlawful killing of another person with malice aforethought. Malice aforethought means that the murderer intended to kill the victim with his entire conscious mind. Murder entails that the person was in full control of his senses and that he wanted to kill the victim and may have premeditated the murder beforehand. Manslaughter also entails homicide, where one takes the life of another. The definition of manslaughter differs in different countries, and is usually gauged on the circumstances under which the killing occurred or on the state of mind of the killer.
Magistrates vs Judges

A judge is a person who presides over court proceedings, either alone, with a panel of judges or a jury, depending on the jurisdiction. Magistrate is considered as an officer of the state, but could also refer to a judge.
Suicide vs Euthanasia

Suicide is the act of intentionally taking one’s own life. Euthanasia is the practice of intentionally ending somebody’s life in order to relieve pain and suffering.
Law vs Policy

A policy is a document that outlines what a government is going to do and what it can achieve for the society as a whole. A law, on the other hand, is a system of rules passed by the government. Laws must be obeyed by all, including private citizens, groups and companies as well as public figures, organizations and institutions.
Robbery vs Burglary

Robbery is defined by the law as the criminal tries to take something of value from a person by force, intimidation and force. Burglary is defined as unlawful trespassing or forceful entry to commit theft in a private property. Burglaries are also sometimes known as breaking and entering or housebreaking. Robbery most commonly includes weapons, while burglary does not. Robbery also must include a victim, whereas burglary does not require one.

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