One that holds more than one ecclesiastical benefice, with cure of souls. … [Read more...] about PLURALIST
P
This word is used as an adjective in several compound legal phrases, carrying a meaning suggestive of, or analogous to, its signification as a pouch, bag, or secret receptacle, For these phrases, see "Borough," "Judgment" "Record," "Sheriff" and "Veto." … [Read more...] about POCKET
PLURALITER
In the plural. 10 East 158, arg. … [Read more...] about PLURALITER
POD
See pay-on-death designation. … [Read more...] about POD
PLURALITY
In the law of elections. The excess of the votes cast for one candidate over those cast for any other. Where there are only two candidates, he who receives the greater number of the votes cast is said to have a majority; when there are more than two competitors for the same office, the person who receives the greatest number of votes has a plurality, but he has not a majority … [Read more...] about PLURALITY