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In feudal law. One who intrusts himself to the protection of another. Spelman. A person who, by voluntary homage, put himself under the protection of a superior lord. Cowell. … [Read more...] about COMMENDATUS

Mixing funds from different parties together, for example, running two different business via one personal checking account. Commingling funds provides reason and justification to pierce the corporate veil should such an issue arise. … [Read more...] about COMMINGLING

Special partners; partners en commandite. See COMMANDITE. … [Read more...] about COMMANDITAIRES

A statement made at trial by either a judge or attorney prior to the allegation being proven as fact. If made by an attorney, an objection may be filed by opposing counsel. … [Read more...] about COMMENT

In old French law. Forfeiture; the forfeiture of a fief; the penalty attached to the ingratitude of a vassal Guyot, Inst Feod. c. 12. … [Read more...] about COMMISE