mar. law. In order to avoid the risk of making fruitless voyages, merchants have been in the habit of receiving small adventures on freight at so much per cent, to which they are entitled at all events, even if the adventure be lost. This is what the Italians call implicata. … [Read more...]

A person from a foreign country into another for the purposes of becoming a permanent resident. … [Read more...]

To greatly resemble. To copy. May refer to an illegal copy or a counterfeit item. The making of one thing in the similitude or likeness of another; as, counterfeit coin is said to be made "in imitation" of the genuine. An imitation of a trademark is that which so far resembles the genuine trademark as to be likely to induce the belief that it is genuine, whether by the use of … [Read more...]

Also known as a green card visa which enables the person with this visa to enter into the United States, establish a permanent residence and receive a green card. … [Read more...]

What is not essential; unimportant what is not requisite; what is informal; as, an immaterial averment, an immaterial issue. 2. When a witness deposes to something immaterial, which is false, although he is guilty of perjury in foro conscientiae, he cannot be punished for perjury. Not material, essential, or necessary; not Important or pertinent; not decisive. Immaterial … [Read more...]