In Scotch law. A piece or parcel of ground. … [Read more...] about PENDICLE
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PENTECOSTALS
In ecclesiastical law. Pious oblations made at the feast of Pentecost by parishioners to their priests, and sometimes by inferior churches or parishes to the principal mother churches. They are also called "Whitsun farthings." Wharton. … [Read more...] about PENTECOSTALS
PENDING
Awaiting a circumstance or set of circumstances to occur. Something about to happen but still outstanding. Begun, but not yet completed; unsettled; undetermined; in process of settlement or adjustment Thus, an action or suit is said to be "pending" from its inception until the rendition of final judgment. … [Read more...] about PENDING
PENT-ROAD
A road shut up or closed at its terminal points. Wolcott v. Whit comb, 40 Vt 41. … [Read more...] about PENT-ROAD
PENDING ACTION
A legal action that has been filed but has not yet begun to proceed in court. … [Read more...] about PENDING ACTION