In feudal law. The vassals of a lord who sat In his court as judges of their co-vassals, and were called "peers," as being each other's equals, or of the same condition. The nobility of Great Britain, being the lords temporal having seats in parliament, and including dukes, marquises, earls, viscounts, and barons. Equals; those who are a man's equals in rank and station; this … [Read more...] about PEERS
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PENAL CODE
The collection of criminal law comprising of criminal offenses and sentencing and punishment. … [Read more...] about PENAL CODE
PEDE PULVEROSUS
In old English and Scotch law. Dusty-foot. A term applied to itinerant merchants, chapmen, or peddlers who attended fairs. … [Read more...] about PEDE PULVEROSUS
PEERS OF FEES
Vassals or tenants of the same lord, who were obliged to serve and attend him in his courts, being equal in function. These were termed "peers of fees," because holding fees of the lord, or because their business in court was to sit and judge, under their locds, of disputes arising upon fees; but, if there were too many in one lordship, the lord usually chose twelve, who had … [Read more...] about PEERS OF FEES
PENAL INSTITUTION
A correctional facility. A jail, prison or penitentiary. … [Read more...] about PENAL INSTITUTION