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mora
In linguistics, this term describes a unit of timing rather than a full syllable. While a syllable can contain one or more morae, the mora specifically tracks the weight of the vowel and any following coda consonant, which is crucial for understanding the rhythmic structure of languages like Japanese.
In a legal context, the term is derived from Latin and refers specifically to a culpable delay. It is used primarily in civil law jurisdictions to describe the state of a debtor who is in default, distinguishing a simple delay from a legally actionable failure to perform an obligation.
Ý nghĩa
A unit of phonological weight used in linguistics to measure the duration of a syllable.
The word 'Tokyo' consists of four morae in Japanese phonology.
A delay in the performance of a legal obligation, particularly the payment of a debt, which may trigger interest or penalties.
The debtor was placed in mora after failing to pay the loan by the agreed date.