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Lat. In Roman law. A parent ; originally and properly only the father or mother of the person spoken of; but also, by an extension of its meaning, any relative, male or female, in the line of direct ascent. Parens patria). Parent of the country. In England, the kins;. In the United States, the state, as a sovereign, is the parens patriot. 'Parens" est nomen gencrale ad omne … [Read more...] about PARENS

feudal law, Those vassals who were bound to attend the lord's court were so called. … [Read more...] about PARES CURIE

To be quit of inclosing a park or any part thereof. … [Read more...] about PARK-BOTE

Latin meaning parent of his or her country. The ability and authority of the state to act as a guardian for those unable to care for themselves. … [Read more...] about PARENS PATRIAE

In medical Jurisprudence. Progressive general paralysis, involving or leading to the form of insanity known as "dementia paralytica." Popularly, but not very correctly, called "softening of the brain." See INSANITY. … [Read more...] about PARESIS