ad finem
ad finem (ad fI-n[schwa]m), adv. [Latin] To the end. • This citation signal, abbreviated in text ad fin., formerly provided only the first page of the section referred to, but now usu. directs the reader to a stated span of pages.
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infra
infra (in-fr[schwa]), adv. & adj.[Latin “below”] Later in this text. • Infra is used as a citational signal to refer to a later-cited authority. In medieval Latin, infra also acquired the sense “within.” Cf. INTRA; SUPRA.
cf
cf.abbr.[Latin confer] Compare. • As a citation signal, cf. directs the reader’s attention to another authority or section of the work in which contrasting, analogous, or explanatory statements may be found.
cast
cast, vb. To formally deposit (a ballot) or signal one’s choice (in a vote) ( most voters cast their ballots for write-in candidates).
emphasis added
emphasis added. A citation signal indicating that the writer quoting another’s words has italicized or otherwise emphasized some of them. — Also termed emphasis supplied.
scrip dividend
A dividend paid in certificates entitling the holder to ownership of capital stock to be issued in the future. • This type of dividend usu. signals that the corporation’s cash flow is poor. — Also termed liability dividend.
false light
false light. 1. Torts. In an invasion-of-privacy action, a plaintiff’s allegation that the defendant attributed to the plaintiff views that he or she does not hold and placed the plaintiff before the public in a highly offensive and untrue manner. • If the matter involves the public interest, the plaintiff must prove the defendant’s malice.
re
re (ree or ray), prep. Regarding; in the matter of; IN RE. • The term is often used as a signal or introductory title announcing the subject of business correspondence.
supra
supra (s[y]oo-pr[schwa]). [Latin “above”] Earlier in this text; used as a citational signal to refer to a previously cited authority. Cf. INFRA.
international rules of the road
International Rules of the Road. Maritime law. A set of statutes designed to promote navigational safety. • The International Rules were formalized at the convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972. The rules set requirements for navigation lights, day shapes, steering and sailing rules, sound signals in good and restricted visibility
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