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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

In International law. Reasons alleged as justificatory, but which are so only in appearance, or which are even absolutely destitute of all foundation. The name of "pretexts" may likewise be applied to reasons which are In themselves true and well founded, but, not being of sufficient importance for undertaking a war, [or other international act,] are made use of only to cover … [Read more...] about PRETEXTS