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PARAGIUM

A Latin term which signifies equality. It is derived from the adjective par, equal, and made a substantive by the addition of agium; … [Read more...] about PARAGIUM

Inferior; subordinate. Tenant paravail signified the lowest tenant of land, being the tenant of a mesne lord. He was so called because he was supposed to make "avail" or profit of the land for another. Cowell; 2 Bl. Oomm. 60. … [Read more...] about PARAVAIL

PALFRIDUS

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A palfrey; a horse to travel on. … [Read more...] about PALFRIDUS

PANNELLATION

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The act of impaneling a jury. … [Read more...] about PANNELLATION

PALIMONY

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The division of property or alimony or other support given by one member of an unmarried couple to the other member after the couple parts ways. … [Read more...] about PALIMONY

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