A structure extending from the solid land out Into the water of a river, lake, harbor, etc., to afford convenient passage for persons and property to and from vessels along the sides of the pier. Seabright v. Allgor, 69 N. J. Law, 641, 56 Atl. 287. … [Read more...] about PIER
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PILLAGE
Plunder; the forcible taking of private property by an invading or conquering army from the enemy's subjects. … [Read more...] about PILLAGE
PIPE
Eng. laid. The name of a roll in the exchequer otherwise called the Great Roll. A measure containing two hogsheads; one hundred and twenty-six gallons is also called a pipe. … [Read more...] about PIPE
PIERAGE
The duty for maintaining piers and harbors. … [Read more...] about PIERAGE
PILLORY
punishment. wooden machine in which the neck of the culprit is inserted. 2. This punishment has been superseded by the adoption of the penitentiary system in most of the states. Vide 1 Chit. Cr. Law, 797. The punishment of standing in the pillory, so far as the same was provided by the laws of the United States, was abolished by the act of congress of February 27, 1839 … [Read more...] about PILLORY