Auctions were anciently so called, because they took place in ports. … [Read more...] about PORTSALES
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PORT TOLL
Mer. law., By this phrase is understood the money paid for the privilege of bringing goods into a port. … [Read more...] about PORT TOLL
PORTSOKA, OR PORTSOKEN
The suburbs of a city, or any place within its jurisdiction. Somner; Cowell. Portos est locus in quo exportantur et import antmr meroes. 2 Inst. 148. A port is a place where goods are exported or imported. … [Read more...] about PORTSOKA, OR PORTSOKEN
PORTATICA
In English law. The generic name for port duties charged to ships. Harg. Law Tract, 64. … [Read more...] about PORTATICA
POSITIVE
Express; absolute; not doubtful. This word is frequently used in composition. 2. A positive condition is where the thing which is the subject of it must happen; as, if I marry. It is opposed to a negative condition, which is where the thing which is the subject of it must not happen; as, if I do not marry. 3. A positive fraud is the intentional and successful employment of any … [Read more...] about POSITIVE