as applied to a bond, or any other legal instrument, signifies bringing an action upon it, or making It the subject of an action. … [Read more...] about PUTTING IN SUIT
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PURUS IDIOTA
Latin: A congenital idiot. … [Read more...] about PURUS IDIOTA
PUTURE
In old English law. A custom claimed by keepers In forests, and sometimes by bailiffs of hundreds, to take man's meat, horse's meat and dog's meat of the tenants and inhabitants within the perambulation of the forest hundred, etc. The land subject to this custom was called "terra putura." Others, who call It "pulture," explain it as a demand in general; and derive it from the … [Read more...] about PUTURE
PURVEYANCE
In old English law. A providing of necessaries for the king's house. Cowell. … [Read more...] about PURVEYANCE
PYKE, PAIK
In Hindu law. A foot-passenger ; a person employed as a night-watch In a village, and as a runner or messenger on the business of the revenue. Wharton. … [Read more...] about PYKE, PAIK