Latin: Punishment; a penalty. Inst 4, 6, 18, 19. Poena corporalis. Corporal punishment Poena pilloralis. In old English law. Punishment of the pillory. Fleta, lib. c 38, … [Read more...] about POENA
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POLICE POWER
The Tenth Amendment to the Constitution provides the states with the right to establish and enforce laws that protect the welfare and safety of the general public. … [Read more...] about POLICE POWER
POLL TAX
The tax which must be paid by persons in order to vote in an election. Abolished in federal elections. … [Read more...] about POLL TAX
POENALIS
Latin: In the civil law. Penal; imposing a penalty; claiming or enforcing a penalty. Actiones pomales, penal actions. Inst 4, 6, 12. … [Read more...] about POENALIS
POLICIES OF INSURANCE, COURT OF
A court established in pursuance of the statutes 43 Eliz. e, 12, and 13 & 14 Car. II. c. 23. Composed of the judge of the admiralty, the recorder of London, two doctors of " the civil law, two common lawyers, and eight merchants; any three of whom, one being a civilian or a barrister, could determine in a summary way causes concerning policies of assurance in London, with … [Read more...] about POLICIES OF INSURANCE, COURT OF