In mercantile law. The person In whose favor a bill of exchange, promissory note, or check is made or drawn; the person to whom or to whose order a bllU note, or check is made payable. 3 Kent,. Comm. 75. … [Read more...] about PAYEE
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PATRONATUS
Latin: In Roman law. The condition, relation, right, or duty of a patron. In ecclesiastieal law. Patronage, (q. t>.)Patronnm faoinnt dos, sadincatio, fnndus. Dod. Adv. 7. Endowment, building, and land make a patron. … [Read more...] about PATRONATUS
PAWN-BROKER
One who is lawfully authorized to lend money, and actually lends it, usually in small sums, upon pawn or pledge. … [Read more...] about PAWN-BROKER
PATRONTUS
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
PAWNEE
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