Latin: In Roman law. The class of peregrini embraced at the same time both those who had no capacity in law, (capacity for rights or Jural relations,) namely, the slaves, and the members of those nations which had not established amicable relations with the Roman people. Sav. Dr. Rom. … [Read more...] about PEREGRINI
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PERGAMENUM
In old practice Parchment In pergamcno sciibi fecit. 1 And. 54. … [Read more...] about PERGAMENUM
PEREMPT
In ecclesiastical procedure an appeal is said to be perempted when the appellant has by his own act waived or barred his right of appeal; as where he partially complies with or acquiesces in the sentence of the court Phillim. Ecc. Law, 1275. … [Read more...] about PEREMPT
PERICARDITIS
In/ medical jurisprudence. An inflammation of the lining membrane of the heart … [Read more...] about PERICARDITIS
PEREMPTION
A nonsuit; also a quashing or killing. … [Read more...] about PEREMPTION