L. Fr. In old English law. A taking of husband; marriage. An exception or plea which might be used to disable a woman from pursuing an appeal of murder against the killer of her former husband. Staundef. P. C. lib. 3, c. 59. … [Read more...] about PRENDER DE BARON
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PRESCRIBE
1. To order that an action be taken. 2. To authorize the use of something. 3. To claim a right of use, to claim an easement upon land based upon a history of usage. To assert a right or title to the enjoyment of a thing, on the ground, of having hitherto had the uninterrupted and immemorial enjoyment of It. To direct; define; mark out In modern statutes relating to matters of … [Read more...] about PRESCRIBE
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