A French word signifying country. In law, matter in pais is matter of fact in opposition to matter of record: a trial per pais, is a trial by the country, that is, by a jury. … [Read more...] about PAIS OR PAYS
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PAMPHLET LAWS
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
PAPIST
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
PAIS, CONVEYANCES IN
Ordinary conveyances between two or more persons in the country; i.e., upon the land to be transferred. … [Read more...] about PAIS, CONVEYANCES IN
PANDECTS
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