In old English law. A public assembly at which the king presided, and which comprised men of all degrees, met for consultation about the great affairs of the kingdom. Cowell. A court; a judicial tribunal; a lord's court. Plaeita was the style or title of the courts at the beginning of the old nisi prius record. A suit or cause in court; a judicial proceeding ; a trial. Plaeita … [Read more...] about PLACITUM
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PKPC
Short for Parental Kidnapping Prevention Act. … [Read more...] about PKPC
PLACITUM FRACTUM
A day past or lost to the defendant 1 Hen. L c 59. … [Read more...] about PLACITUM FRACTUM
PLACARD
An edict; a declaration; a manifesto. Also an advertisement or public notification. … [Read more...] about PLACARD
PLACITUM NOMINATUM
The day appointed for a criminal to appear and plead and make his defense. Cowell. … [Read more...] about PLACITUM NOMINATUM