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PETITION FOR CERTIORARI

Latin meaning application for a writ for review; an request of a higher court, usually the U.S. Supreme Court, to review a case to consider it for adjudication. … [Read more...] about PETITION FOR CERTIORARI

PETTY OFFENSE

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A minor crime or misdemeanor, where the punishment is usually a small fee or very short term of imprisonment, e.g. shoplifting an item of small value Petty Larceny. … [Read more...] about PETTY OFFENSE

PESSIMI EXEMPLI

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

PETITION IN BANKRUPTCY

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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

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

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