英文法律词典 Q-18_法律英语

英文法律词典 Q-18

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QUOT, Scotch¹ law. The twentieth part of the movables, computed² without computation of debts, was so called.

2. Formerly³ the bishop⁴ was entitled, in all confirmations⁵, to the quot of the testament⁶. Ersk. Prin. B. 3, t. 9, n. 11.

QUOTA⁷. That part which each one is to bear of some expense; as, his quota of this debt; that is, his proportion of such debt.

QUOTATION⁸, practice. The allegation of some authority or case, or passage of some law, in support of a position which it is desired to establish.

2. Quotations⁹ when properly made, assist the reader, but when misplaced, they are inconvenient¹⁰. As to the manner of quoting or citing authorities, see Abbreviations; Citations¹¹.

QUOTATION, rights. The transcript¹² of a part of a book or writing from a book or paper into another.

2. If the quotation is fair, aud not so extensive as to extract the whole value or the most valuable part of an author, it will not be a violation¹³ of the copyright. It is mostly difficult to define what is a fair quotation. When the quotation is unfair, an injunction will lie to restrain the publication. See 17 Ves. 424; 1 Bell's Com. 121, 5th ed.

3. "That part of a work of one author found in another," observed Lord Ellenborough, "is not of itself piracy¹⁴, or sufficient to support an action; a man may adopt part of the work of another; he may so make use ofanother's labors¹⁵ for the promotion¹⁶ of science, and the benefit of the public." 5 Esp. N. P. C. 170; 1 Campb. 94. See Curt¹⁷. on Copyr. 242; 3 Myl. & Cr. 737, 738; 17 Ves. 422; 1 Campb. 94; 2 Story, R. 100; 2 Beav. 6, 7; Abridgment¹⁸; Copyright.

QUOUSQUE. A Latin adverb, which signifies how long, how far, until.

2. In old conveyances¹⁹ it is used as a word of limitation. 10 Co. 41.

3. In practice it is the name of an execution which is to have force until the defendant²⁰ shall do a certain thing. Of this kind is the capias ad satisfaciendum, by virtue²¹ of which the body of the defendant is taken into execution, and he is imprisoned²² until be shall satisfy the execution. 3 Bouv. Inst. n. 3371.

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1 scotch
n.伤口，刻痕；苏格兰威士忌酒；v.粉碎，消灭，阻止；adj.苏格兰(人)的
参考例句：
Facts will eventually scotch these rumours.这种谣言在事实面前将不攻自破。 Italy was full of fine views and virtually empty of Scotch whiskey.意大利多的是美景，真正缺的是苏格兰威士忌。

2 computed
adj.[医]计算的，使用计算机的v.计算，估算( compute的过去式和过去分词 )
参考例句：
He computed that the project would take seven years to complete. 他估计这项计划要花七年才能完成。来自《简明英汉词典》 Resolving kernels and standard errors can also be computed for each block. 还可以计算每个块体的分辨核和标准误差。来自辞典例句

3 formerly
adv.从前，以前
参考例句：
We now enjoy these comforts of which formerly we had only heard.我们现在享受到了过去只是听说过的那些舒适条件。 This boat was formerly used on the rivers of China.这船从前航行在中国内河里。

4 bishop
n.主教，（国际象棋）象
参考例句：
He was a bishop who was held in reverence by all.他是一位被大家都尊敬的主教。 Two years after his death the bishop was canonised.主教逝世两年后被正式封为圣者。

5 confirmations
证实( confirmation的名词复数 )；证据；确认；（基督教中的）坚信礼
参考例句：
Never use transitory dialogs as error messages or confirmations. 绝不要用临时对话框作为错误信息框或确认信息框。来自About Face 3交互设计精髓 Dismissing confirmations thus becomes as routine as issuing them. 因此关闭确认对话框和发起确认对话框一样成为例行公事。来自About Face 3交互设计精髓

6 testament
n.遗嘱；证明
参考例句：
This is his last will and testament.这是他的遗愿和遗嘱。 It is a testament to the power of political mythology.这说明，编造政治神话可以产生多大的威力。

7 quota
n.（生产、进出口等的）配额，（移民的）限额
参考例句：
A restricted import quota was set for meat products.肉类产品设定了进口配额。 He overfulfilled his production quota for two months running.他一连两个月超额完成生产指标。

8 quotation
n.引文，引语，语录；报价，牌价，行情
参考例句：
He finished his speech with a quotation from Shakespeare.他讲话结束时引用了莎士比亚的语录。 The quotation is omitted here.此处引文从略。

9 quotations
n.引用( quotation的名词复数 )；[商业]行情（报告）；（货物或股票的）市价；时价
参考例句：
The insurance company requires three quotations for repairs to the car. 保险公司要修理这辆汽车的三家修理厂的报价单。来自《简明英汉词典》 These quotations cannot readily be traced to their sources. 这些引语很难查出出自何处。来自《现代汉英综合大词典》

10 inconvenient
adj.不方便的，令人感到麻烦的
参考例句：
You have come at a very inconvenient time.你来得最不适时。 Will it be inconvenient for him to attend that meeting?他参加那次会议会不方便吗？

11 citations
n.引用( citation的名词复数 )；引证；引文；表扬
参考例句：
The apt citations and poetic gems have adorned his speeches. 贴切的引语和珠玑般的诗句为他的演说词增添文采。来自《现代汉英综合大词典》 Some dictionary writers use citations to show what words mean. 有些辞典的编纂者用引文作例证以解释词义。来自辞典例句

12 transcript
n.抄本，誊本，副本，肄业证书
参考例句：
A transcript of the tapes was presented as evidence in court.一份录音带的文字本作为证据被呈交法庭。 They wouldn't let me have a transcript of the interview.他们拒绝给我一份采访的文字整理稿。

13 violation
n.违反(行为)，违背(行为)，侵犯
参考例句：
He roared that was a violation of the rules.他大声说，那是违反规则的。 He was fined 200 dollars for violation of traffic regulation.他因违反交通规则被罚款200美元。

14 piracy
n.海盗行为，剽窃，著作权侵害
参考例句：
The government has already adopted effective measures against piracy.政府已采取有效措施惩治盗版行为。 They made the place a notorious centre of piracy.他们把这地方变成了臭名昭著的海盗中心。

15 labors
v.努力争取(for)( labor的第三人称单数 )；苦干；详细分析；（指引擎）缓慢而困难地运转
参考例句：
He was tiresome in contending for the value of his own labors. 他老为他自己劳动的价值而争强斗胜，令人生厌。来自辞典例句 Farm labors used to hire themselves out for the summer. 农业劳动者夏季常去当雇工。来自辞典例句

16 promotion
n.提升，晋级；促销，宣传
参考例句：
The teacher conferred with the principal about Dick's promotion.教师与校长商谈了迪克的升级问题。 The clerk was given a promotion and an increase in salary.那个职员升了级，加了薪。

17 curt
adj.简短的，草率的
参考例句：
He gave me an extremely curt answer.他对我作了极为草率的答复。 He rapped out a series of curt commands.他大声发出了一连串简短的命令。

18 abridgment
n.删节，节本
参考例句：
An abridgment of the book has been published for young readers.他们为年轻读者出版了这本书的节本。 This abridgment provides a concise presentation of this masterpiece of Buddhist literature.这个删节本提供了简明介绍佛教文学的杰作。

19 conveyances
n.传送( conveyance的名词复数 )；运送；表达；运输工具
参考例句：
Transport tools from work areas by using hand trucks and other conveyances. 负责用相关运输设备从工作区域运载模具。来自互联网 Railroad trains and buses are public conveyances. 火车和公共汽车是公共交通工具。来自互联网

20 defendant
n.被告；adj.处于被告地位的
参考例句：
The judge rejected a bribe from the defendant's family.法官拒收被告家属的贿赂。 The defendant was borne down by the weight of evidence.有力的证据使被告认输了。

21 virtue
n.德行，美德；贞操；优点；功效，效力
参考例句：
He was considered to be a paragon of virtue.他被认为是品德尽善尽美的典范。 You need to decorate your mind with virtue.你应该用德行美化心灵。

22 imprisoned
下狱，监禁( imprison的过去式和过去分词 )
参考例句：
He was imprisoned for two concurrent terms of 30 months and 18 months. 他被判处30个月和18个月的监禁，合并执行。 They were imprisoned for possession of drugs. 他们因拥有毒品而被监禁。

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