Engl. law. An office in the court of chancery, appropriated for suits against attorneys and officers of the court; and for, process and proceedings, by extent on statutes, recognizances, ad quod damnum and the like. T. de la Ley. … [Read more...] about PETTY BAG
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PERVISE, PARVISE
In old English law. The court or yard of the king's palace at Westminster. Also an afternoon exercise or moot for the instruction of students. Cowell; Blount … [Read more...] about PERVISE, PARVISE
PETITIO PRINCIPII
In logic. Begging the question,, which is the taking of a thing for true or for granted, and drawing conclusions from it as such, when it is really dubious, perhaps false, or at least wants to be proved, before any inferences ought to be drawn from it … [Read more...] about PETITIO PRINCIPII
PETTY CASH
A small amount of cash kept on hand, usually without formal recording or accounting, to pay for minor items from time to time. … [Read more...] about PETTY CASH
PESA
A weight of two hundred and fifty-six pounds. Cowell. … [Read more...] about PESA