Latin: In the civil law. That mode of acquisition whereby one becomes proprietor of a thing on the ground that he has for a long time possessed it as his own; prescription. . Dig. 41, 3. It was anciently distinguished from "usucapio," {q. v.,) but was blended with it by Justinian. Prsescriptio est titulus ex usu et tempore substantiam capiens ab auctori tate legis. Co. Litt. … [Read more...] about PRAESCRIPTIO
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PRAESCRIPTIONES
Latin: In Roman law. Forms of words (of a qualifying character) inserted in the formula; in which the claims in actions were expressed; and, as they occupied an early place in the formula, they were called by this name, i.e., qualifications preceding the claim. For example, in an action to recover the arrears of an annuity, the claim was preceded by the words "so far as the … [Read more...] about PRAESCRIPTIONES
PRAESES
Latin: In Roman law. A president or governor. Called a "nomen generale" including proconsuls, legates, and all who governed provinces. … [Read more...] about PRAESES
PRAEDO
Lat. In Roman law. A robber. See Dig. 50, 17, 126. … [Read more...] about PRAEDO
PRAESTARE
Lat. In Roman law. "Prastare" meant to make good, and, when used in conjunction with the words "dare" "facere," "oportere," denoted obligations of a personal character, as opposed to real rights. Prostat oautela quam medela. Prevention is better than cure. Co. Litt 304b. Prosumatuv pro justitia sententlm. The presumption should be in favor of the justice of a sentence. Best Ev. … [Read more...] about PRAESTARE