star paging, n. 1. A method of referring to a page in an earlier edition of a book, esp. a legal source. • This method correlates the pagination of the later edition with that of the earlier (usu. the first) edition. 2. By extension, the method of displaying on a computer screen the page breaks […]
patent-term adjustment. A compulsory extension of the time a utility or plant patent remains in force, following administrative delays in prosecuting the application. • A provision of the American Inventors’ Protection Act of 1999, the extension is available for new applications, continuation applications, and divisional applications filed since May 29, 2000. — Abbr. PTA. Cf.
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maritime (mar-i-tIm), adj. 1. Connected with or situated near the sea. 2. Of or relating to sea navigation or commerce. “The word ‘maritime’ has in the Constitution its appropriate meaning, i.e., relating to the sea, and ‘sea’ is a word of wide extension and application …. Its classical and scriptural equivalents are applied to all
vacancy clause. Insurance. A special indorsement allowing premises to be unoccupied beyond the period stipu-lated in the original insurance policy, so that the insurance remains in effect during policy extensions, often for a reduced amount. [Cases: Insurance 2133, 3049(5). C.J.S. Insurance §§ 419, 663–665, 908.]
vivisection, n. 1. Physiological or pathological experimentation on or investigation of living vertebrate animals using procedures likely to cause severe pain. 2. By extension, questioning or criticism that is intense, minute, and merciless.
respite (res-pit), n. 1. A period of temporary delay; an extension of time. 2. A temporary suspension of a death sentence; a reprieve. [Cases: Sentencing and Punishment 1798. C.J.S. Criminal Law §§ 1547–1548, 1687.] 3. A delay granted to a jury or court for further consideration of a verdict or appeal. 4. Civil law. An
bonus. 1. A premium paid in addition to what is due or expected (year-end bonus). • In the employment context, workers’ bonuses are not a gift or gratuity; they are paid for services or on consideration in addition to or in excess of the compensation that would ordinarily be given. 2. BOUNTY(3). 3. Oil &
FACE.abbr. FREEDOM OF ACCESS TO CLINIC ENTRANCES ACT. face, n. 1. The surface of anything, esp. the front, upper, or outer part (the face of a clock). 2. By extension, the apparent or explicit part of a writing or record (the fraud must appear on the face of the record). 3. The inscribed side of
most-favored-nation clause. 1. A clause in an agreement between two nations providing that each will treat the other as well as it treats any other nation that is given preferential treatment. [Cases: Treaties 8. C.J.S. Treaties § 6.] 2. By extension, such a clause in any contract, esp. an oil-and-gas contract. — Often shortened to
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arrangement with creditors. Bankruptcy. A debtor’s agreement with creditors for the settlement, satisfaction, or extension of time for payment of debts. See BANKRUPTCY PLAN. [Cases: Bankruptcy 3661.100–3661.115.]
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