In modern constitutional law, the name "plebiscite" has been given to a vote of the entire people, (that is, the aggregate of the enfranchised individuals composing a state or nation,) expressing their choice for or against a proposed law or enactment, submitted to them, and which, if adopted, will work a radical change in the constitution, or which is beyond the powers of the … [Read more...] about PLEBISCITE
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PLEAD THE FIFTH
To invoke the right to use the Fifth Amendment against self-incrimination. See Take the Fifth and the Fifth Amendment. … [Read more...] about PLEAD THE FIFTH
PLEBISCITUM
Lat. In Roman law. A law enacted by the plebs or commonalty, (that is, the citizens, with the exception of the patricians and senators,) at the request or on the proposition of a plebeian magistrate, such as a "tribune." Inst 1, 2, 4. … [Read more...] about PLEBISCITUM
PLEADED
Alleged or averred in form iu a judicial proceeding. It more often refers to matter of defense but not invariably. To say that matter in a declaration or replication is not well pleaded would not be deemed erroneous. … [Read more...] about PLEADED
PLEBS
Lat. In Roman law. The commonalty or citizens, exclusive of the patricians and senators. Inst 1, 2, 4. … [Read more...] about PLEBS