adj. Now existing; at hand; relating to the present time; considered with reference to the present time. Present enjoyment. The immediate or present possession and use of an estate or property, as distinguished from such as is postponed to a future time. Present estate. An estate In immediate possession; one now existing, or vested at the present time; as distinguished from a … [Read more...] about PRESENT (ADJ.)
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PRESIDING JUDGE
The judge in charge, the judge who is currently managing the courtroom, either alone or among a panel of other judges. … [Read more...] about PRESIDING JUDGE
PREPONDERANCE OF EVIDENCE
Also known as the balance of probabilities, it is the burden of proof that a fact is substantially more probable than not probable. See burden of proof. … [Read more...] about PREPONDERANCE OF EVIDENCE
PREREGISTRATION AGREEMENT
The domestic partner equivalent of a prenuptial agreement for married couples. … [Read more...] about PREREGISTRATION AGREEMENT
PREROGATIVE
(A) civil law. The privilege, preeminence, or advantage which one person has over another; thus a person vested with an office, is entitled to all the rights, privileges, prerogatives which belong to it. (B) English law. The royal prerogative is an arbitrary power vested in the executive to do good and not evil. Rutherf. Inst. 279; Co. Litt. 90; Chit. on Prerog.; Bac. Ab. h. t. … [Read more...] about PREROGATIVE