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PUNDIT

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An interpreter of the Hindn law; a learned Brahmin. … [Read more...] about PUNDIT

PURCHASER FOR VALUE

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A party that purchases an item and gives valuable consideration to the seller in exchange for the item. … [Read more...] about PURCHASER FOR VALUE

PUNISHABLE

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Liable to punishment whether absolutely or in the exercise of a judicial discretion. … [Read more...] about PUNISHABLE

PURCHASER IN GOOD FAITH

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A purchaser who buys property without knowledge of any other rightful claim to the property. … [Read more...] about PURCHASER IN GOOD FAITH

PUBLICAN

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In the civil law. A farmer of the public revenue; one who held a lease of some property from the public treasury. Dig. 39, 4, 1, 1; Id. 39, 4, 12, 3; Id. 39, 4, 13. In English law. Persons authorized by license to keep a public house, and retail therein, for consumption on or off the premises where sold, all intoxicating liquors; also termed "licensed victuallers." Wharton. … [Read more...] about PUBLICAN

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