That method of interpretation which seeks to arrive at the meaning of a statute or other writing by comparing its several parts and also by comparing it as a whole […]

The study of the principles of legal science by the comparison of various systems of law

That doctrine in the law of negligence by which the negligence of the parties is compared, in the degrees of “slight,” “ordinary,” and “gross” negligence, and a recovery permitted, notwithstanding […]

Taking two or more risks and placing them on a scale with quantitative analysis and qualitiative analysis to see which is greater.

A way of advertising that places one product as better than another by comparison. The other brand must be kept anonymous to avoid a law suit. AKA comparative advertising or […]

A comparison by the juxtaposition of two writings, in order, by such comparison, to ascertain whether both were written by the same person. A method of proof resorted to where […]

The way a selling price is decided. The other brands are compared to make this figure.

A shopper that visits stores to evaluate them. They are working for a marketing firm.

Comparing prices before shopping to get the best price. It is done on many big ticket items.

A portfolio used to rate the work of a manager to keep the competition up. The effectiveness of this is not confirmed.

Belonging to commonage. Jus compascuum, the right of common of pasture.

An instrument used by mariners to point out the course of a ship at sea. It consists of a magnetized steel bar called the “needle,” attached to the under side […]

Imagining or contriving, or plotting. In Englisli law, “compassing the king’s death” is treason. 4 HI. Comm. 70.

In the canon law. A kind of spiritual relationship contracted by baptism.

Spiritual affinity, contracted by sponsorship in baptism

Such relation and consistency between the duties of two offices that they may be held and filled by one person

In Scotch law. To appear

In Scots practice. Appearance; an appearance made for a defendant; an appearance by counsel. Bell.

An adversary or accuser. Compendia rant dispendia. Co. Lltt. 305. Abbreviations are detriments.

An abridgment, synopsis, or digest.

the term that is given to a death that has occurred as being from an accident or an illness that arises from employment.

An element that is a part of many jobs and is used to study employee behaviors.

an injury that arises from your employment.

In Spanish law. Compensation ; set-off. The extinction of a debt by another debt of equal dignity

A temporary leave from work for a good reason that an employer pays for. There is a contract made to specifiy the terms.