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In English law. The generic name for port duties charged to ships. Harg. Law Tract, 64. … [Read more...] about PORTATICA

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

In old Scotch practice. A roll or catalogue containing the names of indicted persons, delivered by the justice-clerk to the coroner, to be attached and arrested by him. Otherwise called the "Porteous Roll." Bell. … [Read more...] about PORTEOUS

1. In old English law, this title was given to an officer of the courts who carried a rod or staff before the justices. 2. A person who keeps a gate or door; the door keeper of the houses of parliament 3. One who carries or conveys parcels, luggage, etc., particularly from one place to another in the same town. … [Read more...] about PORTER

A kind of duty formerly paid at the English custom-house to those who attended the water-side, and belonged to the package-office; but it is now abolished. Also the charge made for sending parcels. … [Read more...] about PORTERAGE