Law Dictionary Definitions

amercement  (<<schwa>>-m<<schwa>>rs-m<<schwa>>nt),  n.[fr.  Law  French  estre  à  merci “to be at the mercy (of another),” fr. Latin merces “payment”] 1. The imposition of a discretionary fine or penalty by a court, esp. on an official for misconduct <an amercement proceeding>.2. The fine or penalty so imposed <an amercement charged to the sheriff for failing to…

amerce (<<schwa>>-m<<schwa>>rs), vb.1. To impose a fine or penalty that is not fixed but is left to the court’s discretion; to punish by amercement. 2. To fine or punish in any manner. — amerceable          (<<schwa>>-m<<schwa>>r-s<<          schwa>>-b<<schwa>>l),          amerciable (<<schwa>>-m<<schwa>>r-see-<<schwa>>-b<< schwa>>l), adj. “There were two more aspects to this financial scheme of permitting suitors to use the…

a  mensa  et  thoro  (ay  men-s<<schwa>>  et  thor-oh).  [Latin  “from  board  and  hearth”]  (Of  a divorce decree) ef-fecting a separation of the  parties rather than a dissolution of the  marriage <a separation a mensa et thoro was the usual way for a couple to separate under English law up until 1857>.  •  Not  all  states …

amenity. [fr. Latin amoenitas “pleasantness”] Something tangible or intangible that increases the  enjoyment  of  real  property,  such  as  location,  view,  landscaping,  security,  or  access  to recreational facilities. [Blacks Law 8th]

amends,n. Compensation given for a loss or injury; reparation. [Blacks Law 8th]

amendment to different register.See TRADEMARK-APPLICATION AMENDMENT. [Blacks Law 8th]

amendment to allege use.See TRADEMARK-APPLICATION AMENDMENT. [Blacks Law 8th]

amendment on court’s own motion.See AMENDMENT(2). [Blacks Law 8th]

amendment of registration.See TRADEMARK-APPLICATION AMENDMENT. [Blacks Law 8th]

amendment     of     mark     in     registration.See     amendment     of     registration     under TRADEMARK-APPLICATION AMENDMENT. [Blacks Law 8th]