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The title of the sovereign ruler of an empire. This designation was adopted by the rulers of the Roman world after the decay of the republic, and was assumed by those who claimed to be their successors in the "Holy Roman Empire," as also by Napoleon. It is now used as the title of the monarch of some single countries,, as lately in Brazil, and some composite states, as Germany … [Read more...] about EMPEROR

The manual that an employer gives to an employee which contains all of the companies policies, procedures and how matters in the workplace are handled. Sometimes employees are required to sign and confirm that they have read the handbook and have accepted al of its terms. … [Read more...] about EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK

To indicate that the reviewer wishes to add emphasis and where an original text may not have placed such emphasis. When part of a quote is emphasized by bolding italicizing or underlining them. to indicate that the emphasis is the author … [Read more...] about EMPHASIS ADDED

One who is sent from one power or government into another nation for the purpose of spreading false rumors and to cause alarm. He differs from a spy. A person sent upon a mission as the agent of another; also a secret agent sent to ascertain the sentiments and designs of others, and to propagate opinions favorable to his employer. … [Read more...] about EMISSARY

civil law. The name of a contract by which the owner of an uncultivated piece of land granted it to another either in perpetuity, or for a long time, on condition that he should: improve it, by building, planting or cultivating it, and should pay for it an annual rent; with a right to the grantee to alienate it, or transmit it by descent to his heirs, and under a condition that … [Read more...] about EMPHYTEOSIS