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1. Maritime Ceremonials Embracing mainstream international law, this section on maritime ceremonials explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "maritime ceremonials" in the Parry and Grant Encyclopaedic Dictionary of International Law [...]...
2. Maritime Claims Embracing mainstream international law, this section on maritime claims explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "maritime claims" in the Parry and Grant Encyclopaedic Dictionary of International Law [...]...
3. Maritime Codes Embracing mainstream international law, this section on maritime codes explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "maritime codes" in the Parry and Grant Encyclopaedic Dictionary of International Law (currently, [...]...
4. Maritime Honours Embracing mainstream international law, this section on maritime honours explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "maritime honours" in the Parry and Grant Encyclopaedic Dictionary of International Law [...]...
5. Maritime State Embracing mainstream international law, this section on maritime state explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "maritime state" in the Parry and Grant Encyclopaedic Dictionary of International Law (currently, [...]...
6. Maritime Territory Embracing mainstream international law, this section on maritime territory explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "maritime territory" in the Parry and Grant Encyclopaedic Dictionary of International Law [...]...
7. Voluntary Export Restraints Summary of Voluntary Export Restraints Synonymous with Orderly Marketing Agreement (q.v. See Bilateral Restraints Agreement.(Main Author: William J. Miller) Voluntary Export Restraints (VERs) and the GATT Policy Negotiations In relation to the GATT Policy Negotiations, [...]...
8. Maritime Zones Law of the Sea and Related Boundary Issues In relation to the international law practice and law of the sea and related boundary issues in this world legal Encyclopedia, please see the following section: Territorial Regimes and Related Issues About this subject:PiracyNote: there is [...]...
9. Market Value Embracing mainstream international law, this section on market value explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "market value" in the Parry and Grant Encyclopaedic Dictionary of International Law (currently, the [...]...
10. Grey Market Grey Market in International Trade Meaning of Grey Market, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): A situation that consists of unauthorized traders buying and selling a company's product in different countries. Companies confronted with a grey situation can [...]...
11. Delay Clause Delay Clause in International Trade Meaning of Delay Clause, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): An insurance policy clause that excludes claims for loss of market and for loss, damage or deterioration arising from delay. This exclusion appears in almost [...]...
12. Cartel Summary of Cartel An alliance among firms in the same line of business aimed at controlling or dominating their field on an international basis.(Main Author: William J. Miller) Definition of Cartel In accordance with the work A Dictionary of Law, this is a description of Cartel : [...]...
13. Maritime Delimitation and Territorial Questions betweenQatar–bahrain Case Maritime Delimitation and Territorial Questions Between Qatar–bahrain Case Embracing mainstream international law, this section on maritime delimitation and territorial questions between qatar–bahrain case explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources [...]...
14. Clauses Sue & Labor Clause in International Trade Meaning of Sue & Labor Clause, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): A provision in marine insurance obligating the assured to do things necessary after a loss to prevent further loss and to act in the best interests [...]...
15. Cargo Insurance Certificate Cargo Insurance Certificate in International Trade Meaning of Cargo Insurance Certificate, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): A document indicating the type and amount of insurance coverage in force on a particular shipment. Used to assure the consignee [...]...
16. Export Entry Modes Export Entry Modes in International Trade Meaning of Export Entry Modes, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): In establishing export channels a company has to decide which functions will be the responsibility of external agents and which will be handled by [...]...
17. Marine Environment Protection of Marine Environment and Marine Conservation In relation to the international law practice and protection of marine environment and marine conservation in this world legal Encyclopedia, please see the following section: Environment and Other Transnational Scientific Issues About [...]...
18. Special Marine Policy Special Marine Policy in International Trade Meaning of Special Marine Policy, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): An insurance policy which is issued to cover a single shipment. The special marine policy form calls for the name of the vessel and sailing [...]...
19. Maritime Delimitations Maritime Delimitation and Territorial Questions Between Qatar and Bahrain Embracing mainstream international law, this section on maritime delimitation and territorial questions between qatar and bahrain explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Maritime [...]...
20. Labor Market Policy Resources See Also Labor Employment Law International Labor Law Industrial Safety Labour Labor Right Labor Policy...
21. Marital Status Resources See Also Marriage Common Law Marriage Marriage License Voidable Marriage Family...
22. Market Performance Market Performance and International Trade Economy In relation to international trade economy, Christopher Mark (1993) provided the following definition of Market Performance: The principal focus of competition policy, market performance refers to the degree to which a particular industry or [...]...
23. Internal Labor Market Resources See Also Labor Employment Law International Labor Law Industrial Safety Labour Labor Right Labor Policy...
24. Labor Market Analysis Resources See Also Labor Employment Law International Labor Law Industrial Safety Labour Labor Right Labor Policy...
25. Labor Market Information System Resources See Also Labor Employment Law International Labor Law Industrial Safety Labour Labor Right Labor Policy...
26. Slavery The Legal History of Slavery This general section provides an overview of Slavery and its historical context. Slavery in the Ancient Greek Law See the main entry of this legal history topic. Slavery in the Roman Law See the main entry of this legal history topic. Slavery in the English [...]...
27. Brussels Maritime Conventions Embracing mainstream international law, this section on brussels maritime conventions explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "brussels maritime conventions" in the Parry and Grant Encyclopaedic Dictionary of [...]...
28. Labor Market Resources See Also Labor Employment Law International Labor Law Industrial Safety Labour Labor Right Labor Policy...
29. Commission Sales Agreement Commission Sales Agreement in International Trade Meaning of Commission Sales Agreement, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): A type or contract, whereby a person or company acts as a sales agent on behalf of the exporting company (principal), introducing its [...]...
30. Constitution of the Maritime Safety Committee of the Intergovernmental Maritime Consultative Organization Embracing mainstream international law, this section on constitution of the maritime safety committee of the intergovernmental maritime consultative organization explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry [...]...
31. Enterprise Enterprise for the Americas Initiative and the GATT Policy Negotiations In relation to the GATT Policy Negotiations, Christopher Mark (1993) provided the following explanation and/or definition of Enterprise for the Americas Initiative: A program launched in 1990 as a vehicle for defining a [...]...
32. Mexican Eagle Oil Company Dispute Mexican Eagle Oil Company Dispute (1938) Embracing mainstream international law, this section on mexican eagle oil company dispute (1938) explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "mexican eagle oil company dispute [...]...
33. Mexican Union Railway Company Claim Embracing mainstream international law, this section on mexican union railway company claim explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "mexican union railway company claim" in the Parry and Grant Encyclopaedic [...]...
34. Marketing Relativism A principle that marketing strategies are based upon the seller's personal experiences, which are, in part, culturally prescribed.......
35. Special Cargo Policy A marine cargo policy issued to cover a specific shipment. A special policy may be issued when the shipper infrequently transports goods by water, or when the merchandise is so unusual or so valuable as to warrant a special policy. Frequent shippers customarily obtain an Open Policy (...
36. Intergovernmental Maritime Consultative Organization Embracing mainstream international law, this section on intergovernmental maritime consultative organization explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "intergovernmental maritime consultative organization" in [...]...
37. Labor Advisory Committee Labor Advisory Committee (LAC) in relation with International Trade In the context of trade organizations, Christopher Mark (1993) provided the following definition of Labor Advisory Committee (LAC): A policy-level committee that forms part of the private sector advisory system established by [...]...
38. Commodity Agreement Commodity Agreement and the GATT Policy Negotiations In relation to the GATT Policy Negotiations, Christopher Mark (1993) provided the following explanation and/or definition of Commodity Agreement: A formal international arrangement among exporters and importers of a commodity. Such [...]...
39. Madrid Agreement Madrid Agreement and the GATT Policy Negotiations In relation to the GATT Policy Negotiations, Christopher Mark (1993) provided the following explanation and/or definition of Madrid Agreement: Formal name is the Madrid Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Marks. An [...]...
40. Subsidiary Subsidiary or Subordinate Election Management Body in Election Law An Election Management Body (EMB) that is not the primary or principal entity responsible for the organisation of elections within a given state. It may be regional or local. Subsidiary in International Trade Meaning of [...]...
41. Maritime Rescue Maritime Search and Rescue: Arctic Sar Entry Into Force in 2013 United States views on international law [1] in relation to Maritime Search and Rescue: Arctic Sar Entry Into Force: On January 19, 2013, the Agreement on Cooperation on Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue in the [...]...
42. Maritime Boundaries Law of the Sea and Related Boundary Issues In relation to the international law practice and law of the sea and related boundary issues in this world legal Encyclopedia, please see the following section: Territorial Regimes and Related Issues About this subject:Other Boundary or [...]...
43. Nationality of Company Nationality of Company/corporation Embracing mainstream international law, this section on nationality of company/corporation explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "nationality of company/corporation" in the [...]...
44. Common Market Summary of Common Market A supranational organization of trading nations, created to promote economic collaboration and minimize constraints on the free movement of goods among the member states. Features of a common market include elimination of tariffs on goods moving between member [...]...
45. Market Structure Market Structure and International Trade Economy In relation to international trade economy, Christopher Mark (1993) provided the following definition of Market Structure: Refers to the structure of an industry or market, as reflected in the number and size distribution of sellers and buyers, [...]...
46. Shop in Shop Shop in Shop in International Trade Meaning of Shop in Shop, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): In retail business this concept is used when brand owner (usually a multinational company) takes space in another retailer's store and fits it out to provide [...]...
47. Electricité De Beyrouth Company Electricité de Beyrouth Company Embracing mainstream international law, this section on electricité de beyrouth company explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "electricité de beyrouth company" in the Parry [...]...
48. Convention on the International Régime of Maritime Ports Embracing mainstream international law, this section on convention on the international régime of maritime ports explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "maritime ports, convention on the international régime [...]...
49. Memorandum of Agreement Embracing mainstream international law, this section on memorandum of agreement explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "memorandum of agreement" in the Parry and Grant Encyclopaedic Dictionary of [...]...
50. Marine Belt Coastal waters subject to the municipal jurisdiction of the states which they border. By custom and tradition, a nation enjoys dominion over the sea to a distance of three nautical miles from the shore. This rule has been modified by various conventions and unilateral actions by some states to expan......
51. Affiliate Company Definition of Affiliate Company in International Trade The following is a concept of Affiliate Company in the context of international trade law, from the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): A Company that is less than 50% owned by a parent company; the parents acts as [...]...
52. Market Risk Market Risk in International Trade Meaning of Market Risk, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): The possibility that results at the time a product is delivered may differ from expectations held at a time it was ordered. For instance, the market price may have [...]...
53. Open Marine Cargo Insurance Policy Open Marine Cargo Insurance Policy in International Trade Meaning of Open Marine Cargo Insurance Policy, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): A type of insurance policy intended to cover an indefinite number of future individual shipments. The insurance [...]...
54. Bilateral Restraint Agreement Any agreement, understanding, or program involving governmental authorities, producers, trade associations, or labor unions in one country and their counterparts in another country to control or limit trade in specified products. Generally, such agreements arise where one nation finds that [...]...
55. Brokerage Agreement Brokerage Agreement in International Trade Meaning of Brokerage Agreement, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): A type or contract, whereby a person or company acts as a sales agent on behalf of the exporting company (principal), introducing its products to [...]...
56. Convention Relative to Restrictions on the Right of Capture in Maritime War Embracing mainstream international law, this section on convention relative to restrictions on the right of capture in maritime war explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "capture in maritime war, convention [...]...
57. Maritime Transport Services This section provides an overview of maritime transport services within the legal context of Specific Sectors in international economic law, with coverage of Trades in Services and Specific Sectors (Main Regulatory Areas)....
58. Market Study Resources See Also Trade Market White Market Financial Market Trade Law Competition Law...
59. Federation Of American Controlled Shipping An association of American firms that operate Liberian- and Panamanian-registered tankers, bulk carriers, and specialized vessels. Currently, federation member firms control over forty-three million deadweight tons of foreign shipping. In addition, federation members control approximately one-half t......
60. Market Failure Market Imperfections or Market Failure and International Trade Economy In relation to international trade economy, Christopher Mark (1993) provided the following definition of Market Imperfections or Market Failure: Often refers to two sources of departure from perfect competition, i.e., [...]...
61. Market Access Negotiations Market Access Negotiations and the GATT Policy Negotiations In relation to the GATT Policy Negotiations, Christopher Mark (1993) provided the following explanation and/or definition of Market Access Negotiations: In the context of the Uruguay Round as well as bilateral trade negotiations, [...]...
62. International Fisheries Company Case Embracing mainstream international law, this section on international fisheries company case explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "international fisheries company case" in the Parry and Grant Encyclopaedic [...]...
63. Labor Practices Labor: Request For Arbitral Panel on Guatemala Labor Practices In relation to the international law practice and Labor: Request For Arbitral Panel on Guatemala Labor Practices in this world legal Encyclopedia, please see the following section: Trade, Commercial Relations, Investment, [...]...
64. Agricultural Machinery Resources See Also Farming Farm Bill Agricultural Law Agriculture Reform Agriculture...
65. Supervisory Machinery Resources See Also Law Rule of Law Law System Legislation...
66. Maritime Administration An agency of the U.S. Department of Transportation assigned the task of promoting the American Merchant Marine.MARAD was established in 1950 and pursues its objective through various programs, including ports and intermodal systems development, research and development in vessel and equipment design......
67. Maritime Subsidy Board A body collateral to the Maritime administration (read this and related legal terms for further details) responsible for reviewing applications for subsidies to U.S. merchant vessel operators to permit competition with l......
68. International Maritime Satellite Organization International Maritime Satellite Organization Outline INMARSAT was established in 1979 pursuant to an international convention made in 1976 by the members of IMO: see 2.57. Its membership is open to any country. Its main task is to improve and coordinate maritime satellite communications [...]...
69. Armstrong Cork Company Case Embracing mainstream international law, this section on armstrong cork company case explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "armstrong cork company case" in the Parry and Grant Encyclopaedic Dictionary of [...]...
70. Bolivar Railway Company Case Embracing mainstream international law, this section on bolivar railway company case explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "bolivar railway company case" in the Parry and Grant Encyclopaedic Dictionary of [...]...
71. Electricity Company of Sofia Case Embracing mainstream international law, this section on electricity company of sofia case explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "electricity company of sofia case" in the Parry and Grant Encyclopaedic [...]...
72. Orinoco Steamship Company Case Embracing mainstream international law, this section on orinoco steamship company case explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "orinoco steamship company case" in the Parry and Grant Encyclopaedic Dictionary [...]...
73. Standard Oil Company Tankers Case Embracing mainstream international law, this section on standard oil company tankers case explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "standard oil company tankers case" in the Parry and Grant Encyclopaedic [...]...
74. Union Bridge Company Claim Embracing mainstream international law, this section on union bridge company claim explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "union bridge company claim" in the Parry and Grant Encyclopaedic Dictionary of [...]...
75. Electrical Machinery Industry Resources See Also Further Reading Information related to electrical machinery industry in the Max Planck Encyclopedia of International Law(MPEPIL), Germany, United Kingdom...
76. Company Law The Legal History of Company Law This section provides an overview of Company Law Applied Company Law Contents of Applied Company Law Contents of this subject matter include: Introduction; Alternative Business Structures Characteristics of a Company Company's liability in Crime, Contract [...]...
77. Confidentiality Agreement Confidentiality Agreement in International Trade Meaning of Confidentiality Agreement, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): A type of contract used to protect sensitive technical or commercial information from disclosure to others. Such agreement is often [...]...
78. Multidomestic Strategy Multidomestic Strategy in International Trade Meaning of Multidomestic Strategy, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): A multidomestic strategy is an international marketing approach that chooses to focus advertising and commercial efforts on the needs of a [...]...
79. Case Concerning the Delimitation of the Maritime Boundary of the Gulf of Maine Embracing mainstream international law, this section on case concerning the delimitation of the maritime boundary of the gulf of maine explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "gulf of maine, case concerning the [...]...
80. Land, Island, and Maritime Frontier Dispute Case Embracing mainstream international law, this section on land, island, and maritime frontier dispute case explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "land, island, and maritime frontier dispute case" in the Parry [...]...
81. Semiconductor Agreement Semiconductor Agreement and the GATT Policy Negotiations In relation to the GATT Policy Negotiations, Christopher Mark (1993) provided the following explanation and/or definition of Semiconductor Agreement: A bilateral agreement concluded in 1986 between the United States and Japan to open the [...]...
82. Common Law Marriage References See Also Marriage Family Marriage Introduction This entry provides an overview of the legal framework of common law marriage, with a description of the most significant features of common law marriage at international level. Related Work and Conclusions Resources See Also [...]...
83. Export Trading Company Export Trading Company and International Trade Economy In relation to international trade economy, Christopher Mark (1993) provided the following definition of Export Trading Company: (Also known as an export management company.) A private firm that provides related-related services to other [...]...
84. Market Power Market Power and International Trade Economy In relation to international trade economy, Christopher Mark (1993) provided the following definition of Market Power: The ability of an individual firm to exert control over prices prevailing in the markets for its products or services. The highest [...]...
85. Export Restraints Export Restraints and the GATT Policy Negotiations In relation to the GATT Policy Negotiations, Christopher Mark (1993) provided the following explanation and/or definition of Export Restraints: Also referred to as bilateral restraint agreements. Quantitative restrictions applied by exporting [...]...
86. Gray Market Goods In the United States For information about Gray market goods in the context of international trade, click here...
87. Due Diligence Due Diligence in International Trade Meaning of Due Diligence, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): Investigative research to independently establish the background of a potential partner. Matters investigated typically include financial statements, legal [...]...
88. Reproductive Rights References See Also Marriage Family Embracing mainstream international law, this section on reproductive rights explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources See Also Marriage Family Resources Further Reading The entry "reproductive [...]...
89. Constitution of Imco Maritime Safety Committee Advisory Opinion Embracing mainstream international law, this section on constitution of imco maritime safety committee advisory opinion explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "imco maritime safety committee, constitution of, [...]...
90. French Company of Venezuela Railroads Case Embracing mainstream international law, this section on french company of venezuela railroads case explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "french company of venezuela railroads case" in the Parry and Grant [...]...
91. North American Dredging Company V. Mexico North American Dredging Company v. Mexico Embracing mainstream international law, this section on north american dredging company v. mexico explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "north american dredging company [...]...
92. Equity Joint Venture Equity Joint Venture (EJV) in International Trade Meaning of Equity Joint Venture (EJV), according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): A type of joint venture in which two or more parties set up a separate legal company to act as the vehicle for carrying out the [...]...
93. Marine Insurance Marine Insurance in Private International Law This section contain conflict of laws information and cross references related to marine insurance on some major countries and additional jurisdictions. It covers key issues involved when citizens face international situations. Information on [...]...
94. Manufactured Product Resources See Also Industrial Production Industrial Property Regulation...
95. Manufactures Resources See Also Industrial Production Industrial Property Regulation...
96. MATIMAK TRADING CO. v. ALBERT KHALILY 2 MATIMAK TRADING CO. v. ALBERT KHALILY 2 See previously: MATIMAK TRADING CO. v. ALBERT KHALILY C. Other Jurisprudence We are ... Read more...
97. Mary Carter Agreement The Florida Supreme Court defined a Mary Carter agreement as ‘a contract by which one co-defendant secretly agrees with the ... Read more...
98. Marshall, Thurgood Contents Marshall, Thurgood Former Supreme Court justice Thurgood Marshall,in re?ecting during the bicentennial in 1987 on theConstitution and its opening ... Read more...
99. Marine Scientific Research Contents Marine Scientific Research   PART XIII MARINE SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH SECTION 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS Article 238 Right to conduct marine ... Read more...
100. Marine Scientific Research 2 Contents Marine Scientific Research   Article 247 Marine Scientific Research projects undertaken by or under the auspices of International Organizations ... Read more...
101. Marine Scientific Research 3 Contents Marine Scientific Research   Article 254 Rights of neighbouring land-locked and geographically disadvantaged States 1. States and competent International ... Read more...
102. Maritime Insurance, Historical Contents See Also Right or Abandonment in Marine Insurance, Historical Abandonment and Total Loss, Historical Admiralty, Historical Average, Historical Blockade ... Read more...
103. Maxims of Law from Bouvier’s Dictionary of Law Contents Maxims of Law from Bouvier’s Dictionary of Law   A communi observantia non est recedendum. There should be no ... Read more...
104. Maxims of Law Contents Maxims of Law or Legal Maxims According to the Bouvier’s Dictionary, a Maxim is an established principle or proposition. ... Read more...
105. Maritime Law Introduction to Maritime Law Maritime Law, branch of law relating to commerce and navigation on the high seas and on other navigable waters. Specifically, the term refers to the body of customs, legislation, international treaties, and court decisions pertaining to ownership and operation [...]...
106. Magna Carta Legal Materials Pictures and translations of the Magna Carta are posted on the Internet by the National Archives and Records Administration and the British Library. You'll find a print copy in the American Jurisprudence 2d Deskbook. Abstract The Magna Carta (literally, the [...]...
107. Madrid Agreement Concerning The International Registration Of Marks An international agreement under which the owner of a trademark or service mark can secure protection for his mark in all the states adhering to the convention by means of a single application. To enjoy protection under the convention, the applicant must be a national or resident of, or have a plac......
108. Madrid Agreement For The Repression Of False Or Deceptive Indications Of Source On Goods An international agreement, commonly known as the Madrid Union, concluded for the purpose of suppressing false or misleading origin markings on goods sold in international commerce. Adhering states are obligated to seize and deny importation to merchandise bearing false markings indicating origin in......
109. Managing Agent Summary of Managing Agent A firm that serves as a resident exclusive agent on behalf of a foreign manufacturer. The M A often invests in the local venture and exercises considerable latitude in its operation. Compensation is usually derived on the basis of costs plus a share of the [...]...
110. Mandate Of Cartagena Considered in Andean Group.......
111. Manifest A document listing all the cargo stowed aboard a vessel, usually broken down by port of unloading. The manifest is an abstract of the individual bills of lading issued for each consignment and is customarily provided to customs authorities for inspection upon landing.......
112. Manufacturer's Particulars Details of the construction of an intermodal container, as specified in the container's DATA PLATE (read this and related legal terms for further details).......
113. Manufacturing Clause A provision of U.S. copyright law which restricts importation of certain printed materials not manufactured in the United States. The manufacturing clause was incorporated into U.S. copyright law in 1891 as a means of preserving employment in the American printing industry; since that time, the law......
114. Marine Extension Clause A provision in an ocean marine cargo policy for coverage of the merchandise in cases where: (1) there is a deviation by the vessel, transshipment, forced discharge, or the exercise of any liberty granted to the vessel operator under the contract of affreightment; or (2) the goods are landed at a por......
115. Marine Interest The rate of interest applicable to bonds for Bottomry and Respondentia (qq.v.). Customarily, such rates were far in excess of those charged on commercial transactions generally.......
116. Market Disruption A condition in which foreign imports of a given product increase in quantity so rapidly as to cause, or threaten to cause, material injury to a competing domestic industry. A finding of market disruption before the International Trade Commission may result in retaliatory actions against the [...]...
117. Market-Oriented Distribution Center A product distribution center located close to the point of consumption rather than the point of manufacture. For example, an American manufacturer of a product sold in Europe might supply European customers from a (market-oriented) distribution center in Rotterdam, rather than directly from the U.S......
118. Mart And Countermart letters patent (read this and related legal terms for further details) issued by governmental authority to vessel owners authorizing them to wage war upon national enemies and to derive profit from vessels or goods acqui......
119. Mature Economy A developed economy in which population growth is declining and new capital investment is slowing. Mature economies tend to be highly urban and industrial. Many economists hold that limited new investment in productive capital will, over time, result in economic stagnation and high unemployment.......
120. Mano River Union Mano River Union Outline The MRU is a customs union, established in 1977. There are three members: Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea. Its purpose is to provide preferential tariffs among the members.......