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In old Scotch law. Petty theft 2 Pitc Crim. Tr. 43. … [Read more...] about PYKERIE

That part of a statute commencing with the words "Be it enacted," and continuing as far as the repealing clause; and hence, the design, contemplation, purpose, or scope of the act. … [Read more...] about PURVIEW

A fraudulent business model where current participants are remunerated from the contributions paid by new participants and who are lured through promises of significant returns and any true product or service of value actually being delivered. See also Ponzi Scheme. … [Read more...] about PYRAMID SCHEME

In pleading. To confide to; to rely upon; to submit to. As in the phrase, "the said defendant puts himself upon the country;" that is, he trusts his case to the arbitrament of a jury. … [Read more...] about PUT

See INSANITY. … [Read more...] about PYROMANIA