Law Dictionary

Fr. In old French and Canadian law. A free tenure without the privilege of nobility; the tenure of a free commoner.

In old French law. One not noble. Diet, de I'Acad. Franc. A free commoner; one who did not hold his land by homage and fealty, yet owned certain services. Howard, Diet, de Normande

The name of a coin. The rouble of Russia, as money of account, was formerly deemed and taken at the custom house to be of the value of seventy-five cents. Act March 3, 1843.

The term “rough diamond” means any diamond that is unworked or simply sawn, cleaved, or bruted and classifiable under subheading 7102.10, 7102.21, or 7102.31 of the Harmonized Tari

The term “rough rice” means rice in that condition which is usual and customary when delivered by the producer to a processor.

The term “rough service lamp” means a lamp that— (i) has a minimum of 5 supports with filament configurations that are C–7A, C–11, C–17, and C–22 as listed in Figure 6–12 of the 9t

A circle divided from the center, like Arthur's round table, whence its supposed origin. In each compartment is a signature, so that the entire circle, when filled, exhibits a list

A voyage to a point and return to the starting point.

An annual gathering of all the cattle on a range for the purpose of branding calves, and separating the cattle of respective owners. See 55 N. J. Eq. 18, 36 Atl. 122.

In Scotch law. Sale by auction; auction. Index to Burton, Law Scot,; Bell, Diet. "Auction."

In the a French law. An aggregation,; sanctioned: by government, of merchants, captains of vesacls, exchange agents, and courtiers, the two latter being nominated by the government

In criminal law. A disturbance of the peace by persons assembled together with an intention to do a thing which, if executed, would have made them rioters, and actually making a mo

The term “route” includes storage facilities and trackage used by railroad cars in transportation in commerce. / The term “route” includes a trail segment commonly known as a cutof

The term “routine conveyance” means the transmission, routing, relaying, handling, or storing, through an automatic technical process, of an electronic mail message for which anoth

The term “routine governmental action” means only an action which is ordinarily and commonly performed by a foreign official in— (i) obtaining permits, licenses, or other official

The term “routinely deployable unit” means a unit that normally deploys from its permanent home station on a periodic or rotating basis to meet peacetime operational requirements t

The amounts payable under the preceding paragraph with respect to services described therein shall, subject to the provisions of section 1395e of this title , be equal to 60 percen

the term “routine use” means, with respect to the disclosure of a record, the use of such record for a purpose which is compatible with the purpose for which it was collected;

In pleading. A technical word, properly used in indictments for a rout as descriptive of the offense. 2 Salk. 693. ROY EST L'ORIGINAL DE TOUTS FRANchises. The king Is the origin of

Dutch. In old New York > law, A farmer.

King.

Of or pertaining to or proceeding from the king or sovereign in a monarchical government —Royal assent. The royal assent is the last form through which a bill goes previously to be

The royal assent is the last form through- which a bill goes previously to becoming an act of parliament. It is, in the words of Lord Hale, "the complement and perfection of a law.

Boroughs incorporated in Scotland by royal charter. Bell.

Boroughs incorporated in Scotland by royal charter. Bell.

Under the statute 42 & 43 Vietc. 78, § 28, this is the name given to the bnildings, together with all additions thereto, erected under the couris of justice building act, 1865, (28

v. Court, 115. The courts at Westminster. Royal fish: whales and sturgeons, which belonged to the King if cast ashore. Royal mines: mines of gold and silver.

The buildings in London together with all the additions thereto, erected under the statute 28 & 29 Viet. c. 48, 49.

See Fish.

See Fish Royal.

The right of fishery in a navigable river where the seabed and flowed. See fi N. J. L. 1, 10 Am. Dec. 356.

Whales and sturgeons, — to which some add porpoises,— which, when cast on shore or caught near shore, belong to the king of England by his prerogative. 1 Edw. L; 17 Edw. V. c. 1; 1

Conveyances of record in England. They are of two kinds: letters patent and letters close; 2 Bla. Com. 346. The latest royal grant of American lands was effective over a prior roya

In diplomatic language, by this term is understood the rights enjoyed by every empire or kingdom in Europe, by the pope, the grand duchies of Germany, and the Germanic and Swiss co

Mines of silver and gold belong to the king of England, as part of his prerogative of coinage, to furnish him with material. 1 Bl. Comm. 294*.

An arbitrary power vested in the executive which is discretionary and uncontrolled. 161 Mich. 691.

Rights, privileges and immunities peculiar to the crown.

A navigable river where the tide ebbed and flowed. See 6 N. J. L. 1, 10 Am, Dec. 356.

proceeds for the use of patents, 26 U.S.C.

The term “royalties received and retained by the United States” means the royalties derived from minerals owned by the United States that the United States retains after all paymen

1901. The title of the sovereign is “By the Grace of God of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and of the British Dominions beyond the Seas King, Defender of the Faith

“royalty” means any payment based on the value or volume of production which is due to the United States or an Indian tribe or an Indian allottee on production of oil or gas from t

a right attached and incident to his ownership or reversionary interest in the land

The king is the origin of all franchises.

The king is not bound by any statute, unless expressly named. Jenk. Cent. 307; Broom, Max. 72.

si il ne soit expressement nosme. The king is not bound by any statute, if he is not expressly named. Jenk. Cent. Cas. 307; Broom, Leg. Max. (3d London Ed.) 69. ROY POET DISPENSER

The king is not bound by any statute unless he is expressly mentioned.

Jenk. Cent. 307. The king can grant a dispensation for a malum prohibitum, but not for a malum per se.

Interchange of ritten cointmuniecations. ‘Phe letters writby a person and the answers wrilten by one to whom they are addressed.

An abbreviation for "Revised Statutes."

In pleading. malt words introducing the statement of e plaintiff’s case, by way of recital, in his elaration, in all actions except trespass. 1 r, Cler. 170; 1 Burrill, Pr. 127. In

The term “Regional Transmission Organization” or “RTO” means an entity of sufficient regional scope approved by the Commission— (A) to exercise operational or functional control of

For purposes of this chapter, the term “rubber” includes synthetic and substitute rubber.

The title or inscription of any law or statute; because the copyists formerly drew and painted the title of laws and statutes in red letters ( rwbro colore ). Ayliffe, Pand. b. 1,

Its title, which was anciently printed in red letters. It serves to show the object of the legislature, and thence affords the means of interpreting the body of the act; hence the

The red titles of acts of parliament.

An impolite action, contrary to the usual rules observed in society, committed by one person against another. This is a relative term, which it is difficult to define, and must be

a state 'will not lend the aid of its courts to enforce a contract founded upon a foreign law where to do so would be repugnant to good morals, would lead to disturbance and disorg

The right to a fair and open hearing is one of the rudiments of fair play assured to every litigant by the Federal Constitution as a minimal requirement. There must be due notice a

Lat. In the civil law. Ruin, the faliing of a house. Dig. 47, 9.

agency statements not only of general applicability but also those of particular applicability applying either to a class or to a single person.

To require by rule; to enter a rule against; to determine or decide.

a motion under Rule 52(b) such as the instant one which seeks to amend or supplement the findings of fact in more than purely formal or mechanical aspects tolls the appeals statute

There must be an end to litigation someday, and free, calculated, deliberate choices are not to be relieved from.

One absolutely requiring an act to be done, as distinguished from a rule nisi (q. v.)

Equivalent to, “Judgment vacated, verdict set aside, and new trial granted.”

It is a general rule of the prize law, not to admit claims which stand in entire opposition to the ship's papers, and to the preparatory examinations, where the voyages have origin

The rule clearly is, that a party is not bound to make any discovery which would expose him to penalties, and this case falls within it.

“No interest subject to a condition precedent is good, unless the condition must be fulfilled, if at all, within twenty-one years after some life in being at the creation of the in

the rule has evolved from the Common-law absolute disqualification to a rule which bars the testimony of one spouse against the other unless both consent

The day upon which a defendant served with summons must appear. See 18 Fla. 634.

A term indicating that the court has refused to take the action sought by the rule, or has decided that the cause shown against the rule is deemed sufficient.

if a ship be at anchor, with no sails set and in a proper place for anchoring, and another ship under sail occasions damage to her, the latter is liable. But the place where the Ha

As a general rule, therefore, when meeting a sailing vessel, whether close-hauled or with the wind free, the latter has a right to keep her course, and it is the duty of the steame

Where 'the ancestor, by any gift or conveyance, takes an estate of freehold, and in the same gift or conveyance, an estate is limited, either mediately or immediately to his heirs

See "Wild's Case, Rule In."

“rulemaking” means “rule making” as that term is defined in section 551(5) of this title . / The term “rulemaking” means any Commission process for formulating or amending a rule.

The Administrative Procedure Act contains specific provisions governing agency rule making, which it defines as 'an agency statement of general or particular applicability and futu

For purposes of this section, the term “rulemaking record” means the rule, its statement of basis and purpose, the transcript required by subsection (c)(5), any written submissions

In practice. A rule obtained served on the party against whom the rule is obtained, and the case is then heard like other motions, except that the party showing cause is entitled t

The rule of 1756 prohibits a neutral from engaging in time of war in a trade in which he was prevented from participating in time of peace, because that trade was, by law, exclusiv

The requirement of prior notice of authority and purpose before forcing entry into a home is deeply rooted in our heritage and should not be given grudging application; Congress, c

the 'rule of capture' which subjects the lessee's interest to his neighbors' power to drain his oil away... Each leaseholder, that is to say, is at the mercy of all those who adjoi

The principle that when the jurisdiction of a court has attached, it must be respected as exclusive until exhausted, is a rule of comity, having a wide application in civil cases b

A primary rule of construction (according to the English common law), as applicable to grants of lands made by the government to individuals, when they front on the shores of tide-

aside from the general principle that criminal statutes ought not to be extended by construction, we have here the additional consideration that this statute was primarily designed

The first and great rule in the exposition of wills, to which all other rules must bend, is, that the intention of the testator expressed in his will shall prevail, provided it be

the most material and most certain calls shall control those which are less material, and less certain. A call for a natural object, as a river, a known stream, a spring, or even a

A rule which a court authorizes their officers to grant without formal application to a judge.

An order of court directing the permanent or temporary officers of the court in the conduct of its proceedings. See 14 Rich. (S. C.) 46. An order generally made by a court having c

The general rule of damage, is the value of the property taken, with interest from the time of the taking down to the trial. This is generally considered as the extent of the damag

Both federal and state rules on damages may be utilized, whichever better serves the policies expressed in the federal statutes. The rule of damages, whether drawn from federal or

one having knowledge of particular facts upon which he intends to rely to exempt him from a pecuniary obligation, about to be contracted with another—of which facts that other is i

The mode and manner of proving the competent facts and circumstances on which a party relies to establish a disputed fact. See 51 Hun (N. Y.), 36, 3 N. Y. Supp. 60-1.

proof that Negroes constituted a substantial segment of the population of the jurisdiction, that some Negroes were qualified to serve as jurors, and that none had been called for j

A general principle of law, recognized as such by authorities. It is called a rule because in new cases it is a rule for their decision; it embraces particular cases within general

only serves as an aid for resolving an ambiguity; it is not to be used to beget one. The rule comes into operation at the end of the process of construing what Congress has express

It relates merely to 'the manner and the means by which a right to recover * * * is enforced.' In this sense the rule is a rule of procedure and not of substantive right, and is no

There is no principle better established, and more uniformly adhered to in this court, than that the circuit courts, in deciding on titles to real property in the different states,

The true test of legality is whether the restraint imposed is such as merely regulates and perhaps thereby promotes competition or whether it is such as may suppress or even destro