Legal Definitions - regular term

A regular term refers to a standard, pre-established period of time during which a legal body, such as a court or legislative assembly, conducts its ordinary business, or for which an agreement, appointment, or office is typically valid. It signifies the usual, scheduled duration, as opposed to special sessions, extensions, or temporary arrangements.

• Example 1: Court Sessions
  A state's appellate court publishes its annual calendar, indicating that it will hear cases and issue rulings from September 1st to June 30th each year. This ten-month period is the court's regular term. During this time, the judges convene, hear oral arguments, deliberate, and publish their decisions according to their standard operating schedule, as opposed to any special sessions called outside this timeframe.

• Example 2: Elected Office
  A newly elected governor takes office, having been elected to serve for a period of four years, as stipulated by the state constitution. This four-year duration is the governor's regular term in office. At the end of these four years, the governor would either need to be re-elected or a new election would be held to choose a successor.

• Example 3: Commercial Lease Agreement
  A restaurant owner signs a lease agreement for a commercial space, which specifies that the initial rental period will be for five years. This five-year duration is the regular term of the lease. After this period, the lease might include options for renewal, but the initial, standard agreement covers these five years.