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This word means something more than "weight;" it denotes a superiority of weight, or outweighing. The words are not synonymous, but substantially different There is generally a "weight" of evidence on each side in case of contested facts. But juries cannot properly act upon the weight of evidence, in favor of the one having the onus, unless it overbear, in some degree, the … [Read more...] about PREPONDERANCE

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

The domestic partner equivalent of a prenuptial agreement for married couples. … [Read more...] about PREREGISTRATION AGREEMENT

(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

(A) that which is put before. The word has several significations; sometimes it means the statements which have been before made; as, I act upon these premises; in this sense, this word may comprise a variety of subjects, having no connexion among themselves; 1 East, R. 456; it signifies a formal part of a deed; and it is made to designate an estate. (B) estates. Lands and … [Read more...] about PREMISES