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combine (kom-bIn), n. See COMBINATION IN RESTRAINT OF TRADE. COMBINED APPLICATION combined application.See TRADEMARK APPLICATION. [Blacks Law 8th]

combination patent.See PATENT(3).[Blacks Law 8th]

combination in restraint of trade.Antitrust. An express or tacit agreement between two or more persons or entities designed to raise prices, reduce output, or create a monopoly. — Also termed combine. [Cases: Monopolies  12(1.3). C.J.S. Monopolies §§ 28–37, 52, 64–66.] [Blacks Law 8th]

combination. 1. An alliance of individuals or corporations working together to accomplish a common (usu. economic) goal. See COMBINATION IN RESTRAINT OF TRADE . 2.CONSPIRACY. 3.STRADDLE. 4.Patents. A union of old and new elements in an invention. • The term encompasses not only a combination of mechanical elements but also a combination of substances in…

combatant (k<<schwa>>m-bat-<<schwa>>nt orkom-b<<schwa>>-t<<schwa>>nt).Int’l law. A person who participates directly in hostilities. • “Legitimate” combatants are members of the armed forces or uniformed members of a militia or volunteer corps, under military command and subject to the laws of war. Cf. NON-COMBATANT. enemy combatant (k<<schwa>>m-bat-<<schwa>>nt). A combatant captured and detained while serving in a hostile force…

comaker. One who participates jointly in borrowing money on a promissory note; esp., one who acts as surety under a note if the maker defaults. — Also termed cosigner. Cf. MAKER. [Cases: Bills and Notes  48, 118. C.J.S. Bills and Notes; Letters of Credit §§ 23, 80–82.] [Blacks Law 8th]

com.abbr.COMPANY. [Blacks Law 8th]

color of title.A written instrument or other evidence that appears to establish title but does not in fact do so. — Also termed apparent title. [Blacks Law 8th]

color of process.The appearance of validity and sufficiency surrounding a legal proceeding that is later found to be invalid. [Blacks Law 8th]

color of office.The authority or power that is inherent in an office, esp. a public office. • Acts taken under the color of an office are vested with, or appear to be vested with, the authority entrusted to that office. [Cases: Officers and Public Employees  121. C.J.S. Officers and Public Employees §§ 329–334.] “The starting point in…