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

Praevaricatio, civil law. The act of speaking evasively. The acting with unfaithfulness and want of probity. The term is applied principally to the act of concealing a crime. In the civil law. Deceitful, crafty, or unfaithfpl conduct; particularly, such as is manifested in concealing a crime. Dig. 47, 15, 6. " In English law. A collusion between an Informer and a defendant in … [Read more...] about PREVARICATION

In the civil law. The omission by a testator of some one of his heirs who is legally entitled to a portion of the inheritance. … [Read more...] about PRETERITION

Also called an omitted heir, this refers to a child or spouse who, as a result of a mistake or being overlooked, is not mentioned in a will and which the court recognizes is the case, for example, a child born after a will was made. If the court rules that such a child is a permitted heir, that heir is entitled to receive the same share of the estate as she would have if the … [Read more...] about PRETERMITTED HEIR

The reasons assigned to justify an act, which have only the appearance of truth, and which are without foundation; or which if true are not the true reasons for such act. … [Read more...] about PRETEXT