merces (m[schwa]r-seez), n. [Latin] Roman law. 1. An agreed payment for a thing or services specifically contracted for; rent, hire. “There must be consent, a thing let, and an agreed payment (merces) …. The merces must be certain and Justinian’s texts say that, as in sale, it must be money. But there is not the […]
warfare. 1. The act of engaging in war or military conflict. See WAR. [Cases: War and National Emergency 9. C.J.S. War and National Defense § 4.] 2. Loosely, the act of engaging in any type of conflict. biological warfare. The use of biological or infectious agents in war, usu. by delivering them via airplanes or
juror (joor-[schwa]r alsojoor-or). A person serving on a jury panel. — Also formerly termed layperson; juryman; jurator. grand juror. A person serving on a grand jury. petit juror (pet-ee). A trial juror, as opposed to a grand juror. presiding juror. The juror who chairs the jury during deliberations and speaks for the jury in court
grace period. 1. A period of extra time allowed for taking some required action (such as making payment) without incurring the usual penalty for being late. • Insurance policies typically provide for a grace period of 30 days beyond the premium’s due date, during which the premium may be paid without the policy being canceled.
ethical wall. A screening mechanism that protects a client from a conflict of interest by preventing one or more lawyers within an organization from participating in any matter involving that client. • This mechanism is designed to allow a lawyer to move to a new job without the fear of vicariously disqualifying the new employer
United States Institute of Peace. An independent federal institution created to develop and disseminate knowledge about international peace and conflict resolution. • The Institute was established in 1984.
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