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Rochin rule. The now-rejected principle that unconstitutionally obtained evidence is admissible against the accused unless the evidence was obtained in a manner that shocks the conscience (such as pumping the stomach of a suspect to obtain illegal drugs that the suspect has swallowed, as occurred in the Rochin v. California case). • The Supreme Court…

Robinson–Patman Act.A federal statute (specif., an amendment to the Clayton Act) prohibiting price discrimination that hinders competition or tends to create a monopoly. 15 USCA § 13. See ANTITRUST LAW; CLAYTON ACT. [Cases: Trade Regulation 911–914. C.J.S. Trade-Marks, Trade-Names, and Unfair Competition §§ 382–383, 385.] [Blacks Law 8th]

Robert’s Rules. 1. A parliamentary manual titled Robert’s Rules of Order, originally written in 1875–1876 by Henry M. Robert (1837–1923). • The manual went through three editions under its original title and three more (beginning in 1915) under the title Robert’s Rules of Order Revised. Since 1970 it has been titled Robert’s Rules of Order…

robe. 1. The gown worn by a judge while presiding over court. • In the U.S., judges generally wear plain black gowns. In the U.K., judicial robes vary in color and adornment, depending on the judge’s rank, the season, and the court, and are traditionally worn with white horsehair wigs. — Also termed judicial robe.…

robbery,n. The illegal taking of property from the person of another, or in the person’s presence, by violence or intimidation; aggravated larceny. • Robbery is usu. a felony, but some jurisdictions classify some robberies as high misdemeanors. — Also termed (in Latin) crimen roberiae. See LARCENY; THEFT. Cf. BURGLARY. [Cases: Robbery 1. C.J.S. Robbery §§…

roadstead.Maritime law. A convenient or safe place where vessels usu. anchor. [Blacks Law 8th]

RMS.abbr.REPRESSED-MEMORY SYNDROME. [Blacks Law 8th]

RMA.abbr. RISK MANAGEMENT AGENCY. [Blacks Law 8th]

RL/C. See revolving letter of credit under LETTER OF CREDIT. [Blacks Law 8th]

river. A natural, flowing body of water that empties into another body of water, such as a lake, sea, or channel. international river.A river that flows through or between two or more countries. national river.A river wholly contained within a single country. • That country has exclusive territorial rights over the river. private river.A river…