The branch of public law governing military discipline and other rules regarding service in the armed forces. • It is exercised both in peacetime and in war, is recognized by civil courts, and includes rules far broader than for the punishment of offenders. — Also termed military justice. — Sometimes loosely termed martial law. Cf. […]
extortion, n. 1. The offense committed by a public official who illegally obtains property under the color of office; esp., an official’s collection of an unlawful fee. — Also termed common-law extortion. [Cases: Extortion and Threats 1.] “The dividing line between bribery and extortion is shadowy. If one other than the officer corruptly takes the
banns of matrimony. Family law. Public notice of an intended marriage. • The notice is given to ensure that objections to the marriage would be voiced before the wedding. Banns are still common in many churches. — Also spelled bans of matrimony. — Also termed banns of marriage. [Cases: Marriage 24.] “A minister is not
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An offer, by way of advertisement, of a reward for the rendering of specified services, addressed to the public at large. • As soon as someone renders the services, a contract is made. — Also termed public offer.
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secondary meaning. Intellectual property. A special sense that a trademark or tradename for a business, goods, or services has acquired even though the trademark or tradename was not originally protectable. • The term does not refer to a subordinate or rare meaning, but rather to a later meaning that has been added to the original
post. [Latin] After. Cf. ANTE. post, vb. 1. To publicize or announce by affixing a notice in a public place ( foreclosure notice was posted at the county courthouse). 2. To transfer (accounting entries) from an original record to a ledger (post debits and credits). 3. To place in the mail (post a letter). [Cases:
pro bono (proh boh-noh), adv. & adj.[Latin pro bono publico “for the public good”] Being or involving uncompensated legal services performed esp. for the public good (took the case pro bono) (50 hours of pro bono work each year). [Cases: Attorney and Client 132. C.J.S. Attorney and Client §§ 299–303.] “The bar in this country
guest. 1. A person who is entertained or to whom hospitality is extended. 2. A person who pays for services at an establishment, esp. a hotel or restaurant. [Cases: Innkeepers 8. C.J.S. Inns, Hotels and Eating Places § 5.] 3. A nonpaying passenger in a motor vehicle. [Cases: Automobiles 181(2). C.J.S. Motor Vehicles §§ 792,