The United States Declaration of Independence inspired many other similar documents in other countries, with its ideas gaining adherence in the Low Countries, as well as in the Caribbean, Spanish America, the Balkans, West Africa, and Central Europe in the decades up to 1848.
RELATIVE. One connected with another by blood or affinity; a relation, a kinsman or kinswoman. In an adjective sense, having relation or connexion with some other person or thing; as relative rights, relative powers. 1  Facebook. 2  Twitter.
Companion Cases Law and Legal Definition. Companion cases are cases decided by the Supreme Court on the same day when they involve the same issues or issues that are closely related. Sometimes a single opinion is used to explain two or more companion cases, and sometimes separate opinions are given.