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A species of bank-notes payable at a distant period, and not on demand. They are a species of obligation resorted to by banks when the exchanges of the country, and especially of the banks, have become embarrassed by excessive speculations. Much concern is then felt for the country, and through the newspapers it is urged that post-notes be issued by the banks "for aiding … [Read more...] about POST-NOTES

after the death of its father; or, when the Caesarian operation is performed, after that of the mother. 2. Posthumous children are entitled to take by descent as if they had been born at the time of their deceased ancestor. When a father has made a will without providing for a posthumous child, such a will is in some states, as in Pennsylvania, revoked pro tanto by implication. … [Read more...] about POSTHUMOUS CHILD

Latin meaning After marriage. Thus an agreement entered into by a father after the marriage of his daughter by which he engages to make a provision for her would be termed a … [Read more...] about POSTNUPTIAL

postillae. Marginal notes made in a book or writing for reference to other parts of the same, or some other book or writing. … [Read more...] about POSTILS

After marriage. Thus, an agreement entered into by a father after the marriage of his daughter, by which he engages to make a provision for her, would be termed a "post-nuptial agreement" Brown. Post-nuptial settlement. A settlement made after marriage upon a wife or children; otherwise called a "voluntary" settlement. 2 Kent, Comm. 173. … [Read more...] about POST-NUPTIAL