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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

The proprietors of certain manors created in New York in colonial times were so called. … [Read more...] about PATROON

Latin: In old English law. The peace of the church. A particular privilege attached to a church; sanctuary, (q. v.) Crabb, Eng. Law, 41; Cowell. … [Read more...] about PAX ECCLESIAE