The flrst mowing; a grant of a right to have the flrst crop of grass. 1 Chit Pr. 181. … [Read more...] about PRIMA TONSURA
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PRIMER SEISIN
Eng. law. The right which the king had, when any of his tenants died seised of a knight's fee, to receive of the heir, provided he were of fall age, one whole year's profits of the lands, if they were in immediate possession; and half a year's profits, if the lands were in reversion, expectant on an estate for life. … [Read more...] about PRIMER SEISIN
PRIMAE PRECES
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
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