diarchy. [fr. Greek dy “two” + archein “rule”] A government jointly ruled by two people, such as William and Mary of England. — Also termed duarchy; dyarchy. “Dyarchy. A term applied by Mommsen to the Roman principate … a period in which he held that sovereignty was shared between the princes and the senate. The […]
angaria (ang-gair-ee-[schwa]). [Greek] 1. ANGARY. 2. Roman law. (ital.) A compulsory service consisting in the transport of goods or persons for the imperial post; a public Pony Express rider. 3. Hist. A service exacted by a lord beyond what is due. Pl. angariae.
Twice the amount of rent agreed to; specif., a penalty of twice the amount of rent against a tenant who holds possession of the leased property after the date provided in the tenant’s notice to quit. • The penalty was provided by the Distress for Rent Act, 1737, 11 Geo. 2, ch. 19, § 13.
articles of apprenticeship. Hist. A contract under which a minor agrees to work for a master for a specified time in exchange for learning a trade.
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A contract made between parties to an earlier contract so that the new one takes the place of and discharges the earlier one. • A substituted contract differs from a novation (as “novation” is traditionally defined) in that the latter requires the substitution for the original obligor of a third person not a party to
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A covenant that relates directly to the principal matter of an agreement. Cf. auxiliary cove-nant.
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resile (ri-zIl), vb. 1. To retract (a statement, allegation, etc.). 2. To draw back (from an agreement, contract, etc.). 3. To return to one’s original position.
guarantee (gar-[schwa]n-tee), n. 1. The assurance that a contract or legal act will be duly carried out. 2. GUARANTY(1). “In practice, guarantee, n. , is the usual term, seen often, for example, in the context of consumer warranties or other assurances of quality or performance. Guaranty, in contrast, is now used primarily in financial and
consensus. A general agreement; collective opinion. See general consent under CONSENT(2). “The regular method for the chair to use is to ask the members, ‘Is it the consensus of this meeting that … is agreed to?’ or, ‘Is it the will of the assembly that … is agreed to?’ or, ‘Is there an objection?’ Consensus
A covenant that can be inferred from the whole agreement and the conduct of the parties. — Also termed covenant in law. See implied term under TERM(2). Cf. express covenant.