Fr. In old French and Canadian law. A free tenant of land on services exigible either in money or in kind. Steph. Lect 229. A free commoner; one who held of a superior, .but could have no Inferior below him. … [Read more...] about ROTURIER
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RUDENESS
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
ROUBLE
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
RUINA
Latin: In the civil law. Ruin, the falling of a house. Dig. 47, 9. … [Read more...] about RUINA
ROUND-ROBIN
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