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PATERNAL PROPERTY

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That which descends or comes from the father and other ascendants, or collaterals of the paternal stock. … [Read more...] about PATERNAL PROPERTY

PATRICIDE

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One who has killed his father. As to the punishment of that offense by the Roman Law, see Sandars' Just. … [Read more...] about PATRICIDE

PATENT INFRINGEMENT

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An encroachment on a patent owned by a person or party. … [Read more...] about PATENT INFRINGEMENT

PATERNITY

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The fact of being a father ; the relationship of a father. The Latin "paternitas" is used in the canon law to denote a kind of spiritual relationship contracted by baptism. Heinecc. Elem. lib. 1, tit 10, … [Read more...] about PATERNITY

PATRICIUS

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In the civil law. A title of the highest honor, conferred on those who enjoyed the chief place in the emperor's esteem. … [Read more...] about PATRICIUS

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