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
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PREGNANT NEGATIVE
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PREMIER
A principal minister of state; the prime minister. … [Read more...] about PREMIER
PREHENSION
The lawful taking of a thing with an intent to, assert a right in it. … [Read more...] about PREHENSION
PREMIER SERJEANT, THE QUEEN’S
This officer, so constituted by letters patent has preaudience over the. bar after the attorney and solicitor general and queen's advocate. 3 Steph. Comm. (7th Ed.) 274, note. … [Read more...] about PREMIER SERJEANT, THE QUEEN’S