Latin: Presumption; a presumption. Also intrusion, or the unlawful taking of anything. Prosnmptio fortlor. A strong presumption; a presumption of fact entitled to great weight. One which determines the tribunal ia its belief of an alleged fact, without, however, excluding the belief of the possibility of its being otherwise; the effect of which is to shift the burden of proof … [Read more...] about PRAESUMPTIO
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PRAEFECTURAE
In Roman law. Conquered towns, governed by an officer called a "prefect," who was chosen in some instances by the people, in others by the praetors. ButL Hor. Jur. 29. … [Read more...] about PRAEFECTURAE
PRAETERITIO
Latin: A passing over or omission. Used in the Roman law to describe the act of a testator in excluding a given heir from the inheritance by silently passing him by, that is, neither instituting nor formally disinheriting him. See Mackeld. Rom. Law, … [Read more...] about PRAETERITIO
PRAECO
Latin: In Roman law. A herald or crier. … [Read more...] about PRAECO
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Purchasing Power Parity … [Read more...] about PPP