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The best evidence of which the case in its nature is susceptible. PRIMARY POWERS. The principal authority given by a principal to his agent; it differs from mediate powers. … [Read more...] about PRIMARY EVIDENCE

1. The state of being the first-born among several children of the same parents; seniority by birth in the same family. 8. The superior or exclusive right possessed by the eldest son, and particularly, his right to succeed to the estate of his ancestor, In right of his seniority by birth, to the exclusion of younger sons. … [Read more...] about PRIMOGENITURE

A chief ecclesiastic; part of the style and title of an archbishop. Thus, the archbishop of Canterbury is styled "Primate of all England;" the archbishop of York la "Primate of England." Wharton. … [Read more...] about PRIMATE

Latin: In old English law. A first-born or eldest son. Bract fol. … [Read more...] about PRIMOGENITUS

The most important. Preferred. First. Fr. In French law. The price of the risk assumed by an insurer; premium of insurance. … [Read more...] about PRIME