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L. Lat. A purpart; a part of the inheritance. … [Read more...] about PERPARS

Belonging to the person. 2. This adjective is frequently employed in connection with substantives, things, goods, chattels, actions, right, duties, and the like as personal estate, put in opposition to real estate; personal actions, in contradistinction to real actions; personal rights are those which belong to the person; personal duties are those which are to be performed in … [Read more...] about PERSONAL

To effectuate, to commit a wrongful act, to commit a crime. … [Read more...] about PERPETRATE

Personal actions are those brought for the specific goods and chattels; or for damages or other redress for breach of contract or for injuries of every other description; the specific recovery of lands, tenements and hereditaments only excepted. … [Read more...] about PERSONAL ACTIONS

A non-U.S. citizen who has been granted permission and given the ability to permanently reside and create a home in the United States. Also known as permanent residence or a green card holder and the terms are synonymous as the person must have a green card. A permanent resident may travel and return as often as desired but must retain U.S. residence on a permanent basis. … [Read more...] about PERMANENT RESIDENT