In English law. The younger sons and daughters of the sovereign, and other branches of the royal family who are not in the immediate line of succession. … [Read more...]

Action by government to restrain a broadcast or written publication, which is a violation of the First Amendment except under unusual circumstances, such as the need to prevent a clear and present danger. … [Read more...]

In English law. The eldest daughter of the sovereign. 3 Steph. Comm. 450. … [Read more...]

To the person first applying. In probate practice, where there are several persons equally entitled to a grant of administration, (e.g., next of kin of the same degree,) the rule of the court is to make the grant priori pctenti, to the first applicant Browne, Prob. Pr. 174; Coote, Prob. Pr. 173, 180. … [Read more...]

This word has several meanings: (A) Criminal Law. Refers to the primary perpetrator of a crime. (B) Legal Documents. A person who appoints their own agent in a document, for example, the person creating a power of attorney document and appoints an attorney-in-fact or agent to manage affairs and take action on behalf of the principal. (C) Commercial Law. The total amount of a … [Read more...]