In French law. The possession, by two or more persons, of equal rights or privileges over the same subject matter. Concurrence deloyale. A term of the French law nearly equivalent to "unfair trade competition;" and used in relation to the infringement of rights secured by trademarks, etc. It signifies a dishonest perfidious, or treacherous rivalry in trade, or any manoeuvre … [Read more...] about CONCURRENCE
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CONDEMN
To find or adjudge guilty. 3 Leon. 68. To adjudge or sentence. 8 Bl. Comm. 291. To adjudge (as an admiralty court) that a vessel Is a prize, or that she is unfit for service. 1 Kent, Comm. 102; 5 Esp. 65. To set apart or expropriate property for public use, in the exercise of the power of eminent domain. … [Read more...] about CONDEMN
CONCURRENT
Running together; having the same authority; thus we say a concurrent consideration occurs in the case of mutual promises; such and such a court have concurrent jurisdiction; that is, each has the same jurisdiction. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition Having the same authority; acting in conjunction; agreeing in the same act; contributing to the same event; … [Read more...] about CONCURRENT
CONDEMNATION
Most commonly, see eminent domain. Other definitions include the following: (A) mar. law. The sentence or judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction that a ship or vessel taken as a prize on the high seas, was liable to capture, and was properly and legally captured. 2. By the general practice of the law of nations, a sentence of condemnation is, at present, generally deemed … [Read more...] about CONDEMNATION
CONCURRENT CONDITION
When a party to a contract must satisfy a condition at the same time that the other party to the contract must satisfy the reciprocal condition. … [Read more...] about CONCURRENT CONDITION