Chastity; the abstaining from all unlawful carnal commerce or connexion. A married woman or a widow may defend her pudicity as a maid may her virginity. Vide Chastity; Rape. … [Read more...] about PUDICITY
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PUDZELD
In old English law. Supposed to be a corruption of the Saxon "umd-geld," (woodgeld,) a freedom from payment of money for taking wood in any forest Co. Litt 233a. … [Read more...] about PUDZELD
PUBLIC USE
The use of property seized by the government pursuant to eminent domain must be used for a public use, e.g. building a railroad. … [Read more...] about PUBLIC USE
PUEBLO
In Spanish law. People; all the inhabitants of any country or place, without distinction. A town, township, or municipality. White, New Recop. b. 2, tit 1, c. 6, 5 4. This term "pueblo," in its original signification, means "people" or "population," but is used in the sense of the English word "town." It has the indefiniteness of that term, and, like it, is sometimes applied to … [Read more...] about PUEBLO
PUBLIC UTILITY
An organization or company that provides utility services to the general public such as gas, electric and water. Public utilities have limited monopoly rights given the impracticability of having competitive companies providing such services in a geographic area. … [Read more...] about PUBLIC UTILITY