A person who holds a church living or presentment in commendam. … [Read more...] about COMMENDATARY
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COMMERCIAL LOAN
A business loan (as opposed to a personal loan). … [Read more...] about COMMERCIAL LOAN
COMMENDATIO
In the civil law. Commendation, praise, or recommendation, as in the maxim "simplex commendatio non obligat" meaning that mere recommendation or praise of an article by the seller of It does not amount to a warranty of its qualities. 2 Kent Comm. 485. … [Read more...] about COMMENDATIO
COMMERCIAL PAPER
A financial document where the maker promises to pay a certain amount of money to the bearer of the paper. Frequently loans of a short duration. … [Read more...] about COMMERCIAL PAPER
COMMENDATION
In feudal law. This was the act by which an owner of allodial land placed himself and his land under the protection of a lord, so as to constitute himself his vassal or feudal tenant. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition The act of recommending, praising. A merchant who merely commends goods he offers for sale, does not by that act warrant them, unless there is some … [Read more...] about COMMENDATION