Inaction, passivity, or neglect to take legal action when it is called for in order to assert, preserve, or safeguard a right, and which inaction implies the abandonment of said right.
A silent or passive assent or submission, or a submission with apparent content, distinguished from avowed consent on the one hand, and on the other, from opposition or open discontent; quiet satisfaction.
A group of businesses or nations that collude to limit competition within an industry or market.
A ship used to negotiate with an enemy in time of war, and to exchange prisoners.
An official agreement concerning the exchange of prisoners.
A written letter of defiance or challenge.
A combination of political groups (notably parties) for common action.