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
RUDENESS
RUBRIC
civil law. The title or inscription of any law or statute, because the copyists formerly drew and painted the title of laws and statutes rubro colore, in red letters. Directions printed in books of law and in prayer books, so termed because they were originally distinguished by red ink. Rubric of a statute. Its title, which was anciently printed in red letters. It serves to … [Read more...] about RUBRIC
RSVP
An abreviation of the French term … [Read more...] about RSVP
RR
Resource Rent … [Read more...] about RR
ROYALTY-FREE
A license term where one is given a license to use the intellectual property of another without having to pay any additional fees. … [Read more...] about ROYALTY-FREE