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A quick definition of modica differentia:
Modica differentia: A fancy Latin term used in Scottish law to mean a small difference, especially in price.
Modification: A change or alteration made to something, like a contract or a habit. It can also mean a limitation or qualification of something. In parliamentary law, it refers to a change in a motion that the person who made the motion initiates or accepts before the chair states the motion.
Request: A motion used in parliamentary law to invoke a right, seek permission for a privilege, or ask a question. A request for permission to modify a motion is when the person who made the motion seeks to amend it after the chair has stated it. A request for permission to withdraw a motion is when the person who made the motion wants to end consideration of it without reaching a decision on its merits. A request to be excused from a duty is a motion seeking relief from a duty that an officer or other member has been charged with.
Request to read papers: A motion asking permission to read aloud from printed matter or asking the chair or secretary to read aloud a document for the mover's or the assembly's information.
A more thorough explanation:
Term: modica differentia
Definition: Modica differentia is a term used in Scots law to describe a moderate difference, especially in price. For example, if two similar items are being sold, but one is slightly cheaper than the other, the difference in price would be considered a modica differentia.
Term:
modification
Definition: Modification means making a change or alteration to something. For instance, if you make changes to a contract, you are making modifications to it. Another example is if you decide to limit or qualify something, such as modifying your drinking habits to only have one drink per day instead of two. In parliamentary law, a modification can also refer to a change in a motion that the mover initiates or accepts before the chair has stated the motion.
Examples:
- The company made a modification to the contract to include a new clause about confidentiality.
- John made a modification to his diet by cutting out sugary drinks.
- During the meeting, the motion was modified to include a new amendment suggested by the members.
Term: request
Definition: Request is a motion used in parliamentary law to ask for permission, seek a privilege, or ask a question. For example, a member can make a request to the chair to read aloud from a document or to ask a question about a previous motion.
Examples:
- The member made a request to the chair to read aloud from the report.
- The request was made to the assembly to consider a new proposal for the project.
- The member requested permission to modify the motion before it was voted on.
modiatio |
modification order
