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Latin: In the civil law. The offense of stealing or embezzling the public money. Hence the common English word "peculation" but "embezzlement" is the proper legal term. 4 Bl. Comm. 121, 122. … [Read more...] about PECULATUS

In Roman law. Patronage; protection; defense. The business or duty of a patron or advocate. … [Read more...] about PATROCINIUM

A pledge. Vide Pledge. … [Read more...] about PAWN

Same as payable to bearer, the party in possession of the instrument. … [Read more...] about PAYABLE TO HOLDER

A policeman assigned to duty in patrolling a certain beat or district; also the designation of a grade or rank in the organized police force of large cities, a patrolman being generally a private in the ranks, as distinguished from roundsmen, sergeants, lieutenants, etc. See State v. Wal bridge, 153 Mo. 194, 54 S. W. 447. … [Read more...] about PATROLMAN