Latin: In Scotch practice. A demand of more than is due. Bell. Plus exempla quam peccata nocent. Examples hurt more than crimes. Plus peccat author quam actor. The originator or instigator of a crime is a worse offender than the actual perpetrator of it 5 Coke, 99a. Applied to the crime of subornation of perjury. Id. … [Read more...] about PLURIS PETITIO
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PLUS PETITIO
In Roman law. A phrase denoting the offense of claiming more than was just in one's pleadings. This more might be claimed in four different respects; viz.: (1) Re, i.e., in amount, (e.g., 50 for 5;) (2) loco, i. 6.. in place, (e. p., delivery at some place more difficult to effect than the place specified;) (3) tempore, i. e" in tlniiei (e.g., claiming payment on the 1st of … [Read more...] about PLUS PETITIO
PLUTOCRACY
Government by the wealthiest citizens. Wealthy persons who have control of government. … [Read more...] about PLUTOCRACY
PLUTOCRAT
A member of a plutocracy. A wealthy person who uses their money to gain political office and power. … [Read more...] about PLUTOCRAT
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Period Moving Average Cost … [Read more...] about PMAC