Slang term for prior criminal convictions. … [Read more...] about PRIORS
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PRIVATE CORPORATION
A company that is not listed on a stock exchange, not publicly listed and whose owners are private parties. … [Read more...] about PRIVATE CORPORATION
PRISAGE
An ancient hereditary revenue of the crown, consisting in the right to take a certain quantity from cargoes or wine imported into England. In Edward I.'s reign it was converted Into a pecuniary duty called "butlerage." 2 Steph. Comm. 561. … [Read more...] about PRISAGE
PRISE
Fr. In French law. Prize; captured property. Ord. Mar. liv. 3, tit 9. See Dole v. Insurance Co., 6 Allen (Mass.) 373. … [Read more...] about PRISE
PRISEL EN AUTER LIEU
L. Fr. A taking in another place. A plea In abatement in the action of replevin. 2 Ld. Raym. 1016, 1017. … [Read more...] about PRISEL EN AUTER LIEU
