med. jur. The science which treats of the functions of animals; it is the science of life. 2. The legal practitioner who expects to rise to eminence, must acquire some acquaintance with physiology. This subject is intimately connected with gestation, birth, life and death. … [Read more...] about PHYSIOLOGY
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PIA CAUSA
Latin for the term charitable purposes. … [Read more...] about PIA CAUSA
PESSIMI EXEMPLI
Latin: Of the worst example. … [Read more...] about PESSIMI EXEMPLI
PETITION IN BANKRUPTCY
A filing in bankruptcy court requesting that the court accept the petitioner's request to begin a bankruptcy proceeding. … [Read more...] about PETITION IN BANKRUPTCY
PESSONA
Mast of oaks, etc., or money taken for mast, or feeding hogs. Cowell. … [Read more...] about PESSONA
