Dear All,

I have been reading Hamid Khans book and I feel there are certain legal terms that are bit confusing. I would request anyone to kindly contibute to explaining the following terms in simplest language possible. Please bear in mind that the definition must be in the context of colonial era as some of these terms might have different connotation in post independence constitutional jargon. I would also appreciate anyone adding to the list of these terms. I am sure it would make things a lot easier for many people. Thank you All.

1. Bicameral legislature
2. Central Legislature
3. Council of States
4. Central executive
5. single transferable vote
6. diarchy
7. legislative council
8. council of governor general
9. decloratory act
10. Act
11. Bill
12. ex-officio member
13. imperial council
14. Official majority vs. working majority