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genus (jee-n<<schwa>>s orjen-<<schwa>>s). A general class comprising several species or divisions. • In legal usage, the terms genus and (sometimes) species invoke the taxonomic classification of life forms in biological science. For example, patent law is a species within the genus of intellectual property; burglary is a species within the genus of crime. In the…

genuine issue of material fact.Civil procedure. In the law of summary judgments, a triable, substantial, or real question of fact supported by substantial evidence. • An issue of this kind precludes entry of summary judgment. [Cases: Federal Civil Procedure 2470, 2470.1; Judgment 181(2), 185(6). C.J.S. Judgments § 260.] [Blacks Law 8th]

genuine,adj.1. (Of a thing) authentic or real; something that has the quality of what it is purported to be or to have <the plaintiff failed to question whether the exhibits were genuine>.2. (Of an instrument) free of forgery or counterfeiting <the bank teller could not determine whether the signature on the check was genuine>. UCC…

gentrification,n. The restoration and upgrading of a deteriorated or aging urban neighborhood by middle-class or affluent persons, resulting in increased property values and often in displacement of lower-income residents. — gentrify,vb. [Blacks Law 8th]

gentlemen’s agreement.An unwritten agreement that, while not legally enforceable, is secured by the good faith and honor of the parties. — Also spelled gentleman’s agreement. [Cases: Contracts 1. C.J.S. Contracts §§ 2–3, 9, 12.] [Blacks Law 8th]

Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod.An officer of the House of Lords who has various ceremonial duties, in-cluding the summoning of the members of the House of Commons to the House of Lords when a bill is to receive royal approval. • The office dates from the 14th century. [Blacks Law 8th]

gentleman’s agreement.See GENTLEMEN’S AGREEMENT. [Blacks Law 8th]

gentleman.Hist. 1. A man of noble or gentle birth or rank; a man above the rank of yeoman. 2. A man belonging to the landed gentry. • Today the term has no precise legal meaning. [Blacks Law 8th]

gentium privatum.See private international law under INTERNATIONAL LAW. [Blacks Law 8th]

gentile (jen-tIl). [fr. Latin gentilis] Roman law. A member of a gens. See GENS. [Blacks Law 8th]