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In old records. A pleader. Cowell; Spelman. … [Read more...] about PLACITATOR

PITTANCE

A slight repast or refection of fish or flesh more than the common allowance; and the pittancer was the ofllcer who distributed this at certain appointed festivals. Cowell. … [Read more...] about PITTANCE

PLACITORY

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Relating to pleas or pleading. … [Read more...] about PLACITORY

PIX

by Law Professor

A mode of testing coin. The ascertaining whether coin is of the proper standard is in England called "pixing" it; and there are occasions on which resort is had for this purpose to an ancient mode of Inquisition called the "trial of the pix," before a jury of members of the Goldsmiths' Company. 2 Steph. Comm. 540, note. Pix jury. A jury consisting of the members of the … [Read more...] about PIX

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