In English ecclesiastical law. The second week before Whit- sunday, thus called from three fasts observed therein, the Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, called “Rogation days,” because of the extraordinary prayers then made for the fruits of the earth, or as a preparation for the devotion of Holy Thursday. Wharton. Rogationes, quaestiones, et positiones debent esse simi>lices. Ilob. 143. De- mauds, questions, aud claims ought to be simple.
Lat. In Roman law. The proposer of a law or rogation.
A major city tour by the team of management and the underwriters of an IPO prior to the offering date that is designed to garner interest for the investment.
A tax that is levied on all road users. Also called vehicle excise duty.
Presentations organized by a firm introducing a new issue of securities to possible investors. AKA dog and pony show.
In maritime law. A known general station for ships, notoriously used as such, and distinguished by the name; and not any spot where an anchor will find bottom and fix Itself. 1 C. Rob. Adm. 232.
The use of a cellular phone that is outside its calling area and where outgoing calls may cost more to make.
In old English law. A robber. Robbatores et burglatorcs, robbers and burglars. Bract, fol. 1156.
One who commits a robbery. The term is not in law synonymous with “thief,” but applies only to one who steals with force or open violence. See De Roths- child v. Royal Mail Steam Packet Co., 7 Exch. 742; The Manitoba (D. C.) 104 Fed. 151.
Robbery is the felonious taking of personal property In the possession of another, from his person or immediate presence, and against his will, accomplished by means of force or fear. Pen. Code Cal.