Latin: In the civil law. An imperial prerogative by which the emperor exercised the right of naming to the flrst prebend that became vacant after his accession, in every church of the empire. 1 Bl. Comm. 381. … [Read more...] about PRIMAE PRECES
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PRIMICERIUS
In old English law. The flrst of any degree of men. 1 Mon. Angl. 838. … [Read more...] about PRIMICERIUS
PRIMAGE
In mercantile law. A small allowance or compensation payable to the master and mariners of a ship or vessel; to the former for the use of his cables and ropes to discharge the goods of the merchant; to the latter for lading and unlading in any port or haven. … [Read more...] about PRIMAGE
PRIMITIAE
In English law. First fruits; the first year's whole profits of a spiritual preferment 1 Bl. Comm. 284. … [Read more...] about PRIMITIAE
PRIMARIA ECCLESIA
The mother church. 1 Steph. Comm. (7th Ed) 118. … [Read more...] about PRIMARIA ECCLESIA