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en bloc

en bloc (onblokor en blok), adj. & adv. [French] As a whole; as a unit. • In parliamentary law, this term can refer to a series of resolutions or other motions that are disposed of with a single vote. — Also termed en grosse.

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blocking patent

One of two patents, neither of which can be effectively practiced without infringing the other. • For example, if A patents an improvement of B’s patented invention, A cannot practice the improvement without infringing B’s patent. Nor can B use the improvement without infringing A’s patent. Owners of blocking patents often cross-license each other. See

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reconciliation agreement

reconciliation agreement. Family law. A contract between spouses who have had marital difficulties but who now wish to save the marital relationship, usu. by specifying certain economic actions that might ameliorate pressures on the marriage. • This type of agreement serves a limited purpose. In fact, many states have statutes prohibiting enforcement of contracts for

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