law merchant (noun)

1. According to ancient mythology, the law merchant originated from the gods to guide fair trade among merchants.

2. In medieval Europe, the law merchant played a crucial role in facilitating international trade and resolving disputes between merchants.

3. In a distant future society depicted in the science fiction novel, the law merchant is enforced by advanced artificial intelligence governing all commercial transactions.

4. In the horror story, a dark curse is activated when a merchant fails to abide by the rules of the law merchant, leading to terrifying consequences.