581. Insanity

A disorder which impairs the human mind and prevents distinguishing between right and wrong.

582. In Rem

Latin, regarding a thing; proprietary in nature; a right or judgment related to the use or ownership of an item.

583. In Personam

Latin, regarding a person; a right, action, judgment, or entitlement that is attached to a specific person.

584. In Pari Delicto

Latin for 'both parties are at fault.'

585. Innocent Passage

A term of international maritime law referring to a ship's right to enter and pass through a coastal state's territorial water as long as it is not prejudicial to the peace and order of the coastal state.

586. In Loco Parentis

Latin, a person who thought not the natural parent, has acted as a parent to a child and may thus be liable to legal obligations as if they were a natural parent.

587. In Limine

Latin, at the beginning or on the threshold.

588. Injunction

A court order that prohibits a party from doing something (restrictive injunction) or compels them to do something (mandatory injunction).

589. Informed Consent

generally refers to medical practice, the requirement in non-emergency situations for a patient to accept medical or surgical procedures

590. Industrial Design

A new product or packaging design, or some such ornamental feature, and eligible for intellectual property protection.

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