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The name given in Pennsylvania to the publication, in pamphlet or book form, containing the acts passed by the state legislature at each of its biennial sessions. … [Read more...] about PAMPHLET LAWS

One who adheres to the communion of the Church of Rome. The word seems to be considered by the Roman Catholics themselves as a nickname of reproach, originating in their maintaining the supreme ecclesiastical power of the pope. Wharton. … [Read more...] about PAPIST

Ordinary conveyances between two or more persons in the country; i.e., upon the land to be transferred. … [Read more...] about PAIS, CONVEYANCES IN

A compilation of Roman law, consisting of selected passages from the writings of the most authoritative of the older jurists, methodically arranged, prepared by Tribonian with the assistance of sixteen associates, tinder a commission from the emperor Justinian. . This work, which is otherwise called the "Digest," comprises fifty books, and is one of the four &reat works' … [Read more...] about PANDECTS

In commercial law.' Equal; equality. An equality subsisting between the nominal or face value of a bill of exchange, share of stock, etc., and its actual selling value. When the values are thus equal, the instrument or share is said to be "at par;" if it can be sold for more than its nominal worth, it is "above par;" if for less, it is "below par." tt Edward v. Fish, 156 N. Y. … [Read more...] about PAR