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conceptum (k<<schwa>>n-sep-t<<schwa>>m). [Latin “seized”] Civil law. A theft in which the stolen item was searched for and found in someone’s possession and in the presence of witnesses. See furtum conceptum under FURTUM. [Blacks Law 8th]

conception of invention.Patents. The formation in the inventor’s mind of a definite and permanent idea of a complete invention that is thereafter applied in practice. • Courts usu. consider conception when determining priority of invention. [Cases: Patents  90(1). C.J.S. Patents §§ 120–122.] [Blacks Law 8th]

concentration account.A single centralized bank account into which funds deposited at or collected at out-of-area locations are periodically transferred. [Blacks Law 8th]

concedo (k<<schwa>>n-see-doh). [Latin] Hist. I grant. • This was formerly a term of conveyance. [Blacks Law 8th]

concealment rule.The principle that a defendant’s conduct that hinders or prevents a plaintiff from discovering the existence of a claim tolls the statute of limitations until the plaintiff discovers or should have discovered the claim. — Also termed fraudulent-concealment rule. [Cases: Limitation of Actions  104.] [Blacks Law 8th]

concealment,n.1. The act of refraining from disclosure; esp., an act by which one prevents or hinders the discovery of something; a cover-up. 2. The act of removing from sight or notice; hiding. 3.Insurance. The insured’s intentional withholding from the insurer material facts that increase the insurer’s risk and that in good faith ought to be…

concealed weapon.See WEAPON. [Blacks Law 8th]

concealed debtor.See DEBTOR. [Blacks Law 8th]

conatus (k<<schwa>>-nay-t<<schwa>>s). [Latin] Hist. An attempt, esp. to commit a crime.[Blacks Law 8th]

con.abbr.1. Confidence <con game>.2. Convict <ex-con>.3. Contra <pros and cons>.4. (cap.) Constitutional <Con. law>. con,n. See CONFIDENCE GAME. [Blacks Law 8th]