A term applied to all letters and parcels which are by law excluded from transportation in the United States malls, whether on account of the size of the package, the nature of its contents, its obscene character, or for other reasons. See U. S. v. Nathan (D. C.) 61 Fed. 936. … [Read more...]
NONDISCRETIONARY TRUST
A trust where the trustee must carry out wishes but has no discretion as to the investing, spending or distribution of the assets. … [Read more...]
NONDISPARAGEMENT CLAUSE
A contractual clause where a party agrees not to make disparaging remarks or negative statements about the other party. Typically this is included within a settlement agreement. … [Read more...]
NONES
In the Roman calendar. The fifth and, in March, May, July, and October, the seventh day of the month. So called because, counting Inclusively, they were nine days from the ides. Adams, Rom. Ant 355, 357. … [Read more...]
NONCONFORMING USE
Property that is being used for a purpose that was lawful at a time prior to a zoning law which, once enacted, made the use unlawful and nonconforming. … [Read more...]