Lat. Forename, or flrst name. The flrst of the three names by which the Romans were commonly distinguished. It marked the individual, and was commonly written with one letter; as "A." for "Au-lus;" 44C." for "Caius," etc. Adams, Rom. Ant. 35. … [Read more...] about PRAENOMEN
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PRAEPOSITUS
In old English law. An ofllcer next in authority to the alderman of a hundred, called "propositus regius;" or a steward or bailiff of an estate, answering to the "wicnere." Also the person from whom descents are traced under the old canons. Propositus ecelesial. A church-reeve, or warden. Spelman. Propositus villse. A constable of a town, or petty constable. Propropera eonsilia … [Read more...] about PRAEPOSITUS
PRAESCRIPTIO
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
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