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The grazing or pasturage of cattle. … [Read more...] about PASCUAGE

To misrepresent, trademark infringement. To make a false representation that is likely to induce the average person to believe that the goods or services being offered are those of another. For example, to package orange juice using a label that looks like a leading, high quality brand and which would fool the average person into beliving that the product was produced by the … [Read more...] about PASSING OFF

Know all men by these presents. Words with which letters of attorney anciently commenced. Reg. Orig. 305b, 306. … [Read more...] about PATEAT UNIVERSIS PER PRAESENTES

(A) In the slave states this word signifies a certificate given by the master or mistress to a slave, in which it is stated that he is permitted to leave his home, with the authority of his master or mistress. The paper on which-such certificate is written is also called a pass. (B) practice. To be given, or entered; to proceed; as, let the judgment pass for the plaintiff. (C) … [Read more...] about PASS

In English law. A kind of permit being a note or check which the toll-clerks on some canals give to the boatmen, specifying the lading for which they have fcaid toll. Wharton. … [Read more...] about PASSING-TICKET