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This term, in its natural and ordinary signification, is understood to be something greater or superior in power and influence to others, with which it is connected or compared. So understood, a "predominant motive," when several motives may have operated, is one of greater force and effect, in producing the given result than any other motive. Matthews v. Bliss, 22 Pick. … [Read more...] about PREDOMINANT

In medical jurisprudence. The state of a female who has within her ovary or womb a fecundated germ, which gradually becomes developed in the latter receptacle. DungL Med. Diet. Pregnancy, plea of. A plea which a woman capitally convicted may plead in stay of execution; for this, though it is no stay of judgment, yet operates as a respite of execution until she is delivered. … [Read more...] about PREGNANCY

To act before another and prevent the second comer from being able to act or complete their act. … [Read more...] about PREEMPT

Federal law that prohibits discrimination against employees based upon pregnancy and related issues. … [Read more...] about PREGNANCY DISCRIMINATION ACT

intern. law. The right of preemption is the right of a nation to detain the merchandise of strangers passing through her territories or seas, in order to afford to her subjects the preference of purchase. 2. This right is sometimes regulated by treaty. … [Read more...] about PREEMPTION