Akademik

re·gime /rā-'zhēm, ri-/ n: a system of principles, rules, or regulations for administration (as of property)

the mandatory consecutive sentencing regime — People v. Garcia, 642 N.E.2d 1077 (1994)

— used esp. in the civil law of Louisiana

◇ Under the Louisiana Civil Code there are various regimes for various types of property, such as community or separate property. These regimes, while usu. established by the law, may also be modified or created by agreement of the parties.