The custom or duty paid for skins of leather. … [Read more...] about PELLAGE
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PEDIS POSSESSIO
A foothold, an actual possession. To constitute adverse possession there must be pedis possessio, or a substantial enclosure. … [Read more...] about PEDIS POSSESSIO
PELLEX
Lat. In Roman law. A concubine. Dig. 50, 16, 144. … [Read more...] about PELLEX
PAYMENT
(A) contracts. That which is given to execute what has been promised; or it is the fulfillment of a promise. Solvere dicimus cum quis fecit, quod facere promisit. But though this is the general acceptation of the word, yet by payment is understood, every way by which the creditor is satisfied or ought to be, and the debtor, liberated for example, an accord and satisfaction will … [Read more...] about PAYMENT
PEACE OFFICERS
Usually referring to those police officers, sheriffs and persons involved in keeping and maintaining the peace and order. … [Read more...] about PEACE OFFICERS