Sui generis database right
A "sui generis" database right is considered to be a property right, comparable to but distinct from copyright, that exists to recognise the investment that is made in compiling a database, even when this does not involve the "creative" aspect that is reflected by copyright.
South African family law
An engagement, which is an agreement "sui generis", is generally defined in the common law as "a legal agreement between a man and a woman to marry each other on a specific or determinable date." Despite the constitutional developments discussed previously, this definition remains in place today.Consensus is prevented, "inter alia", by mistake, misrepresentation, "metus" and undue influence.