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In Scotch law. A sale by auction. Bell. … [Read more...] about ROUP

A common law rule that prohibits suspending the transfer of property for a time that is greater than either (a) 21 years or (b) 21 years after the last identifiable individual living at the time the interest was created (life in being). The goal of this rule is to prevent the control of property by an individual long after they have died. … [Read more...] about RULE AGAINST PERPETUITIES

crim. law. A disturbance of the peace by persons assembled together with an intention to do a thing, which, if executed, would have made them rioters, and actually making a motion towards the execution of their purpose. 2. It generally agrees in all particulars with a riot, except only in this, that it may be a complete offence without the execution of the intended enterprise. … [Read more...] about ROUT

An ex parte order (made pursuant to only one party) that will go into effect unless the party that is affected can convince the court that the order should not go into effect. … [Read more...] about RULE NISI

Fr. In French Insurance law. The way that is taken to make the voyage insured The direction of the voyage assured. … [Read more...] about ROUTE