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crim. law. An impolite action; contrary to the usual rules observed in society, committed by one person against another. 2. This is a relative term which it is difficult to define: those acts which one friend might do to another, could not be justified by persons altogether unacquainted persons moving in polished society could not be permitted to do to each other, what boatmen, … [Read more...] about RUDENESS

The name of a coin. The rouble of Russia, as money of account, is deemed and taken at the custom-house, to be of the value of seventy-five cents. Act March 3, 1843. … [Read more...] about ROUBLE

Latin: In the civil law. Ruin, the falling of a house. Dig. 47, 9. … [Read more...] about RUINA

A circle divided from the center, like Arthur's round table, whence its supposed origin. In each compartment is a signature, so that the entire circle, when filled, exhibits a list without priority being given to any name. A common form of round-robin is simply to write the names in a circular form. Wharton. … [Read more...] about ROUND-ROBIN

(noun) - 1. An established standard, guide, or regulation; a principle or regulation set up by authority, prescribing or directing action or forbearance; as, the rules of a legislative body, of a company, court, public office, of the law, of ethics. 2. A regulation made by a court of justice or public office with reference to the conduct of business therein. 3. An order made by … [Read more...] about RULE