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
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ROOT OF DESCENT
The same aa "stock of descent." … [Read more...] about ROOT OF DESCENT
ROOT OF TITLE
The document with which an abstract of title properly commences is called the "root" of the title. Sweet … [Read more...] about ROOT OF TITLE
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A kind of rushes, which some tenants were obliged by their tenure to furnish their lords withal. Cowell. Also abbreviation for "Return on Sales" … [Read more...] about ROS
ROLE DEQUIPAGE
(Role D'Equipage) The list of a ship's crew; the muster roll. … [Read more...] about ROLE DEQUIPAGE