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Latin: In Roman law. A request or petition. This was the name of the first step in a criminal prosecution, corresponding somewhat to "swearing out a warrant" in modern criminal law. The accuser appeared before the praetor, and stated his desire to Institute criminal proceedings against a designated person, and prayed the authority of the magistrate therefor. In old English … [Read more...] about POSTULATIO

POSTMAN

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A senior barrister in the court of exchequer, who has precedence in motions; so called from the place when he sits. 2 BL Comm. 28. A letter-carrier. … [Read more...] about POSTMAN

POT

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Slang term for marijuana. … [Read more...] about POT

POSTMARK

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A stamp or mark put on letters received at the post office for transmission through the mails. … [Read more...] about POSTMARK

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