The fee paid on suing out the writ of covenant on levying fines, before the fine was passed 2 Bl. Comm. 350. … [Read more...] about PRAEFINE
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PRAEVENTO TERMINO
In old Scotch practice. A form of action known in the forms of the court of session, by which a delay to discuss a suspension or advocation was got the better of. Bell. … [Read more...] about PRAEVENTO TERMINO
PRAEJURAMENTUM
In old English law. A preparatory oath. … [Read more...] about PRAEJURAMENTUM
PRAGMATIC SANCTION
In French law. An expression used to designate those ordinances which concern the most Important objects of the civil or ecclesiastical administration. Merl. Repert. In the civil law. The answer given by the emperors on questions of law, when consulted by a corporation or the citizens of a province or of a municipality, was called a "pragmatic sanction." Lec. El. Dr. Rom. I 53. … [Read more...] about PRAGMATIC SANCTION
PRAELEGATUM
Latin: In Roman law. A payment in advance of the whole or part of the share which a given heir would be entitled to receive out of an inheritance; corresponding generally to "advancement" in English and American law. See Mackeld. Rom. Law, 762. … [Read more...] about PRAELEGATUM