Lat. Booty; property seized in war. Vide Booty; Prize. … [Read more...] about PRAEDA BELLICA
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POULTRY COUNTER
The name of a prison formerly existing in London. See COUNTER. … [Read more...] about POULTRY COUNTER
POVERTY AFFIDAVIT
An affidavit, made and filed by one of the parties to a suit, that he is not able to furnish security for the final costs. The use of the term la confined to a few states. Cole v. Hoeburg, 36 Kan. 263, 13 Pac. 275. … [Read more...] about POVERTY AFFIDAVIT
POUND
(A) weight. There are two kinds of weights, namely, the troy, and the avoirdupois. The pound avoirdupois is greater than the troy pound, in the proportion of seven thousand to five thousand seven hundred and sixty. The troy pound contains twelve ounces, that of avoirdupois sixteen ounces. (B) Eng. law. A place enclosed to keep strayed animals in. 5 Pick. 514; 4 Pick. 258; 9 … [Read more...] about POUND
POWER
This is either inherent or derivative. The former is the right, ability, or faculty of doing something, without receiving that right, ability, or faculty from another. The people have the power to establish a form of movement, or to change one already established. A father has the legal power to chastise his son; a master, his apprentice. 2. Derivative power, which is usually … [Read more...] about POWER