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POSTLIMINIUM
Latin: In the civil law. A doctrine or fiction of the law by which the restoration of a person to any status or right formerly possessed by him was considered as relating back to the time of his original loss or deprivation; particularly in the case of one who, having been taken prisoner in war, and having escaped and returned to Rome, was regarded, by the aid of this fiction, … [Read more...] about POSTLIMINIUM
POST-TERMINAL SITTINGS
Sittings after term. See SITTINGS. … [Read more...] about POST-TERMINAL SITTINGS
POSTLIMINY
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POSTULATIO
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