Immediately; now; at once. A right which may be exercised "presently" is opposed to one In reversion or remainder. … [Read more...] about PRESENTLY
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PRESENTMENT
(A) crim. law, practice. The written notice taken by a grand jury of any offence, from their own knowledge or observation, without any bill of indictment laid before them at the suit of the government; 4 Bl. Com. 301; upon such presentment, when 'proper, the officer employed to prosecute, afterwards frames a till of indictment, which is then sent to the grand jury, and they … [Read more...] about PRESENTMENT
PRENDER OR PRENDRE
To take. This word is used to signify the right of taking a thing before it is offered,; hence the phrase of law, it lies in render, but not in prender. … [Read more...] about PRENDER OR PRENDRE
PRESCRIPTIBLE
That which is subject to prescription. … [Read more...] about PRESCRIPTIBLE
PRENDER, PRENDRE
L. Fr. To take. The power or right of taking a thing without waiting for it to be offered. See A PRENDER. … [Read more...] about PRENDER, PRENDRE