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That which relates to money. 2. Pecuniary punishment, is one which imposes a fine on a convict; a pecuniary legacy is one which entitles the legatee to receive a sum of money, and not a specific chattel. In the ecclesiastical law, by pecuniary causes is understood such causes as arise either from the withholding ecclesiastical dues, or the doing or omitting such acts relating … [Read more...] about PECUNIARY

Latin: In Roman law. A person who stood in the relation of protector to another who was called his o'client" One who advised his client in matters of law, and advocated his causes in court. Gilb. Forum Rom. 25. … [Read more...] about PATRONTUS

The person receiving a pawn, or to whom a pawn is made; the person to whom goods' are delivered by another in pledge. … [Read more...] about PAWNEE

Roman civil law. This word is a modification of the, Latin word pater, father; a denomination applied by Romulus to the first, senators of Rome, and which they always afterwards bore. Romulus at first appointed a hundred of them. Seven years afterwards, in consequence of the association of Tatius to the Romans, a hundred more were appointed, chosen from the Sabines. Tarquinius … [Read more...] about PATRONUS

The person pawning goods or delivering goods to another in pledge. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition One who, being liable to an engagement, gives to the person to whom he is liable, a thing to be held as a security for the payment of his debt or the fulfillment of his liability. 2. The rights of the pawnor are to redeem the pledge, at any time before it is sold. 3. … [Read more...] about PAWNOR