An order made by a court having competent jurisdiction. 2. Rules of court are either general or special; the former are the laws by which the practice of the court is governed; the latter are special orders made in particular cases. 3. Disobedience to these is punished by giving judgment against the disobedient party, or by attachment for contempt. … [Read more...] about RULE OF COURT
RUINA
Latin: In the civil law. Ruin, the falling of a house. Dig. 47, 9. … [Read more...] about RUINA
RSVP
An abreviation of the French term … [Read more...] about RSVP
RUDENESS
crim. law. An impolite action; contrary to the usual rules observed in society, committed by one person against another. 2. This is a relative term which it is difficult to define: those acts which one friend might do to another, could not be justified by persons altogether unacquainted persons moving in polished society could not be permitted to do to each other, what boatmen, … [Read more...] about RUDENESS
ROYALTY
(A) Compensation that is determined by taking a percentage of revenue or sales. Used frequently in the licensing of intellectual property such as patent and copyright. (B) A compulsory payment per statute where a licensee who wishes to use the property must pay a royalty, at the compulsory rate, for its use. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition A payment reserved by … [Read more...] about ROYALTY