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PRETENSION

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In French law. The claim made to a thing which a party believes himself entitled to demand, but which is not admitted or adjudged to be his. … [Read more...]

PREVAILING WAGE

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The wages which the market generally pays for a job based upon the area, type of job and the experience level of the position. … [Read more...]

PRETENTION

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French law. The claim made to a thing which a party believes himself entitled to demand, but which is not admitted or adjudged to be his. 2. The words rights, actions and pretensions, are usually joined, not that they are synonymous, for right is something positive and certain, action is what is demanded, while pretention is sometimes not even accompanied by a demand. … [Read more...]

PREVARICATE

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To speak using words intended to deceive. To speak evasively. … [Read more...]

PRETER LEGAL

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Not agreeable to law; exceeding the limits of law; not legal. … [Read more...]

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