A place for the lading and unlading of the cargoes of vessels, and the collection of duties or customs upon imports and exports. A place, either on the sea-coast or on a river, where ships stop for the purpose of loading and unloading, from whence they depart, and where they finish their voyages. The Wharf Case, 3 Bland … [Read more...] about PORT
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POLYGRAPH
A lie detector device which monitors heart rate, breathing and other physical characteristics of a person being interviewed so as to determine from their physiological reactions whether or not they are answering truthfully. … [Read more...] about POLYGRAPH
POOLED TRUST
A trust that is a pool of several beneficiaries and is operated on their behalf by a nonprofit organization. … [Read more...] about POOLED TRUST
PORT OF DEPARTURE
The port from which an airplane or ship originates. … [Read more...] about PORT OF DEPARTURE
POMARIUM
In old pleading. An apple tree; an orchard. … [Read more...] about POMARIUM