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
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PRAEFATUS
Lat. Aforesaid. Sometimes abbreviated to "praefat," and "p. fat." … [Read more...] about PRAEFATUS
PRAESUMPTIO
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
PRAECLPLTIUM
The punishment of casting headlong from some high place. … [Read more...] about PRAECLPLTIUM
PRAECO
Latin: In Roman law. A herald or crier. … [Read more...] about PRAECO