Black's law dictionary. HENRY CAMPBELL BLACK, M. A.. 1990.
fanciful terms — In trademark law, those terms that are coined, having no independent meaning; they may be registered as trademarks even if they have not acquired secondary meaning. Abraham Zion Corp. v. Lebow, C.A.N.Y., 761 F.2d 93, 104 … Black's law dictionary
proper terms — This is the technical name for terms denoting groups of animals and birds, such as flight (of swallows) and pride (of lions), and occasionally people. Some, such as herd, have more general application (e.g. to cows, sheep, and elephants), while… … Modern English usage
Casta — is a 17th century term used in Spanish America, which refers to the institutionalized system of social stratification based on a person s racial heritage. The term las castas also came to be used to describe mixed race people as a group.Etymology … Wikipedia
Aureation — is a rhetorical device that involves the heightening of diction by the introduction of Latinate or polysyllabic terms. The term is derived from Latin aureus , meaning golden or gilded. In aesthetic and historic terms it can be seen as the… … Wikipedia
Nick Mamatas — Born February 20, 1972 (1972 02 20) (age 39) Long Island, New York Occupation Novelist, Short Story Author, Essayist, Editor Nationality United States Genres horror … Wikipedia
Judaism — /jooh dee iz euhm, day , deuh /, n. 1. the monotheistic religion of the Jews, having its ethical, ceremonial, and legal foundation in the precepts of the Old Testament and in the teachings and commentaries of the rabbis as found chiefly in the… … Universalium
Western architecture — Introduction history of Western architecture from prehistoric Mediterranean cultures to the present. The history of Western architecture is marked by a series of new solutions to structural problems. During the period from the… … Universalium
Trademark distinctiveness — is an important concept in the law governing trademarks and service marks. A trademark may be eligible for registration, or registrable, if amongst other things it performs the essential trademark function, and has distinctive character.… … Wikipedia
interior design — 1. the design and coordination of the decorative elements of the interior of a house, apartment, office, or other structural space, including color schemes, fittings, furnishings, and sometimes architectural features. 2. the art, business, or… … Universalium
South Asian arts — Literary, performing, and visual arts of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. Myths of the popular gods, Vishnu and Shiva, in the Puranas (ancient tales) and the Mahabharata and Ramayana epics, supply material for representational and… … Universalium
