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Latin: Of the worst example. … [Read more...] about PESSIMI EXEMPLI

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

Mast of oaks, etc., or money taken for mast, or feeding hogs. Cowell. … [Read more...] about PESSONA

Eng. law. When the crown is in possession, or any title is vested in it which is claimed by a subject, as no suit can be brought against the king, the subject is allowed to file in chancery a petition of right to the king. 2. This is in the, nature of an action against a subject, in which the petitioner sets out his right to that which is demanded by him, and prays the king to … [Read more...] about PETITION OF RIGHT

Merchandise which takes up a good deal of room In a ship. Cowell. … [Read more...] about PESSURABLE WARES