In old English law. The flrst of any degree of men. 1 Mon. Angl. 838. … [Read more...] about PRIMICERIUS
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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
PRIMO BENEFICIO
Latin: A writ directing a grant of the first benefice in the sovereign's gift Cowell. Primo ezentienda est verbl Tie, me sermonis vitio obstrnatur oratlo, atre lea sine argnmentis. Co. Litt 68. The full meaning of a word should be ascertained at the outset, in order that the sense may not be lost by defect of expression, and that the law be not without reasons. … [Read more...] about PRIMO BENEFICIO