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Latin: By or from an unwilling party. A transfer ab invito is a compulsory transfer. … [Read more...] about AB INVITO

This is a situation where a trademark or service mark owner of a trademark does not use the mark or fails to prosecute unauthorized use by third parties for an extended period of time. A trademark or service mark that is considered abandoned results in the owner losing exclusive rights to the trademark or service mark. … [Read more...] about ABANDONMENT (OF TRADEMARK)

A reduction in the amount of tax owed. … [Read more...] about ABATEMENT OF TAXES

The act of a sovereign in renouncing and relinquishing his government or throne, so that either the throne is left entirely vacant, or is filled by a successor appointed or elected beforehand. Also, where a magistrate or person in office voluntarily renounces or gives it up before the time of service has expired. It differs from resignation, in that resignation is made by one … [Read more...] about ABDICATION

By one who is angry. A devise or gift made by a man adversely to the interest of his heirs, on account of anger or hatred against them, is said to be made ab irato. A suit to set aside such a will is called an action ab irato. Merl. Repert "Ab irato." Civil law. A Latin phrase, which signifies by a man in anger. It is applied to bequests or gifts, which a man makes adverse to … [Read more...] about AB IRATO