A weight of two hundred and fifty-six pounds. Cowell. … [Read more...] about PESA
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PETITION
(A) A formal request made upon the court asking for it to resolve a certain matter and issuing a ruling or an order, for example, a petition of the court to remove an executor of a will on grounds of potential fraudulent dealing. (B) An instrument of writing or printing containing a prayer from the person presenting it, called the petitioner, to the body or person to whom it is … [Read more...] about PETITION
PETTY JURY
See petit jury. … [Read more...] about PETTY JURY
PESAGE
In England. A toll charged for weighing avoirdupois goods other than wool. 2 Chit. Com. Law, 16. … [Read more...] about PESAGE
PETITION (IMMIGRATION)
A formal request made for permanent residence (a green card) or a temporary visa. In most cases, the application must be made by a sponsoring party (company or relative) and not by the immigrant. … [Read more...] about PETITION (IMMIGRATION)