Of a plea; of or In an action. Formal words used in declarations and other proceedings, as descriptive of the particular action brought … [Read more...] about DE PLACITO
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DE REBUS
Of things. The title of the third part of the Digests or Pandects, comprising books 12-19, inclusive. … [Read more...] about DE REBUS
DE PLAGIS ET MAHEMIO
Of wounds and mayhem. The name of a criminal appeal formerly in use in England, in cases of wounding and maiming. Bract fol. 144b; 2 Reeve, Eng. Law, 34. See APPEAL. … [Read more...] about DE PLAGIS ET MAHEMIO
DE REBUS DUBIIS
Of doubtful things or matters. Dig. 84, 5. … [Read more...] about DE REBUS DUBIIS
DE PLANO
Latin: On the ground; on a level. A term of the Roman law descriptive of the method of bearding causes, when the praetor stood on the ground with the suitors, instead of the more formal method when he occupied a bench or tribunal; hence informal, or summary. … [Read more...] about DE PLANO