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
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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
PEON
In Mexico. A debtor held by his creditor in a qualified servitude to work out the debt; a serf. Webster. In India. A footman; a soldier; an inferior officer; a servant employed in the business of the revenue, police, or judicature. … [Read more...] about PEON