Intentional murder that was planned in advance of the actual act of killing the victim. … [Read more...] about PREMEDITATED MURDER
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PREGNANT
pleading. A fullness in the pleadings which admits or involves a matter which is favorable to the opposite party. 2. It is either an affirmative pregnant, or negative pregnant. See Affirmative pregnant; Negative pregnant. … [Read more...] about PREGNANT
PREMEDITATION
A design formed to commit a crime or to do some other thing before it is done. 2. Premeditation differs essentially from will, which constitutes the crime, because it supposes besides an actual will, a deliberation and a continued persistence which indicate more perversity. The preparation of arms or other instruments required for the execution of the crime, are indications of … [Read more...] about PREMEDITATION
PREGNANT NEGATIVE
See NEGATIVE PREGNANT … [Read more...] about PREGNANT NEGATIVE
PREMIER
A principal minister of state; the prime minister. … [Read more...] about PREMIER