Courtly love
Definition and Origins of Courtly Love Courtly love emphasized nobility and chivalry in medieval European literature. It began in the ducal and princely courts of Aquitaine, Provence, Champagne, ducal Burgundy,...
Glossary
Common-law marriage
Definition and Recognition of Common-law Relationships Common-law marriage is a legal marriage without a marriage license or ceremony. It occurs when two legally capable individuals live together as a married...
Color grading
Color Grading Techniques and Tools Color grading: post-production process that alters the appearance of an image Color timing: lab term for changing color appearance in film reproduction Telecine: broadcasting feature...
Clockmaker
Origins and History of Clockmaking The term 'clockmaker' originated in 1390, about a century after the first mechanical clocks appeared. Clockmaking was considered the leading edge, most technically advanced trade...
Cleavage (crystal)
Types of Cleavage Miller indices {h k ℓ} Basal, pinacoidal, or planar cleavage Prismatic cleavage Non-Prismatic cleavage Cubic cleavage Rhombohedral cleavage Octahedral cleavage Dodecahedral cleavage Parting Crystal parting occurs due...
Clean Diamond Trade Act
Clean Diamond Trade Act and its Implementation Clean Diamond Trade Act (CDTA) implemented the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) to regulate the commercial sale of diamonds. Signed into law by...
Civil union
Definition and Purpose of Civil Unions Civil unions are legally recognized arrangements similar to marriage. They were primarily created to provide recognition in law for same-sex couples. Civil unions grant...
Civil Partnership Act 2004
Overview of the Civil Partnership Act 2004 The Act grants civil partnerships in the UK rights and responsibilities similar to those in civil marriage. Initially, only same-sex couples were allowed...