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PRIVATE COMPANY

See also private corporation, a company held by private individuals or parties. … [Read more...] about PRIVATE COMPANY

PRIORS

Slang term for prior criminal convictions. … [Read more...] about PRIORS

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

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

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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

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