Rules that exist in many languages that force some parts of a sentence to be used or inflected differently depending on certain attributes of other parts.
A legally binding contract enforceable in a court of law.
An understanding between entities to follow a specific course of conduct.
A state whereby several parties share a view or opinion; the state of not contradicting one another.
a formal solemn objection or other declaration
A declaration in common-law pleading, by which the party interposes an oblique allegation or denial of some fact, protesting that it does or does not exist, and at the same time avoiding a direct affirmation or denial.