tempus continuum (tem-p[schwa]s k[schwa]n-tin-yoo-[schwa]m), n. [Latin] Hist. Time continuing without interruption; a continuous period.
tempus deliberandi (tem-p[schwa]s di-lib-[schwa]-ran-dI), n. [Latin] Hist. The period allowed for deliberation; esp., the time during which an heir could consider whether to accept or reject an inheritance. Cf. JUS DELIBERANDI.
tempus lugendi (tem-p[schwa]s loo-gen-DI).n. See LUCTUS.
tempus semestre (tem-p[schwa]s si-mes-tr[schwa]), n. [Latin] A period of 182 days (half a year).
tempus utile (tem-p[schwa]s yoo-t[schwa]-lee), n. [Latin “useful time”] Hist. Time that one can use to exercise his or her legal rights; the period within which an action or proceeding must be brought. • This is the period before prescription or limitation cuts off a right.
