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.
law: the process of appearing before a court of law so a decision can be made about an argument or claim : a legal action. proceedings: things that are said or done at a meeting, conference, ceremony, etc.: an official record of the things said or done at a meeting, conference, etc.