In diplomatic language by this term is understood the rights enjoyed by every empire or kingdom in Europe, by the pope, the grand duchies of Germany, and the Germanic, and Swiss confederations, to precedence over all others who do not enjoy the same rank, with the exclusive right of sending to other states public ministers of the first rank, as ambassadors, together with other … [Read more...]

An order made by the court, in a particular case, upon motion of one of the parties calling upon the other to appear at a particular time before the court, to show cause, if any he have, why a certain thing should not be done. 2. This rule is granted generally upon the oath or affirmation of the applicant; but upon the hearing, the evidence of competent witnesses must be given … [Read more...]

Regalities; royal property. … [Read more...]

In American practice. This term is sometimes used, by metonymy, to denote a time or season in the judicial year when motions may be made and rules taken, as special terms or argument-days, or even the vacations, as distinguished from the regular terms of the courts for the trial of causes; and, by a further extension of its meaning, it may denote proceedings in an action taken … [Read more...]

(A) Compensation that is determined by taking a percentage of revenue or sales. Used frequently in the licensing of intellectual property such as patent and copyright. (B) A compulsory payment per statute where a licensee who wishes to use the property must pay a royalty, at the compulsory rate, for its use. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition A payment reserved by … [Read more...]