One which provides for, and regulates the future acts of men, and does not interfere in any way with what has past. … [Read more...] about PROSPECTIVE LAW
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PROSPECTUS
The comprehensive statement which is provided to the public when a corporation issues or offers stock, which includes financial statements, information about the officers and directors, business plans and any other relevant information that would or should be of importance to a potential investor. A document published by a company or corporation, or by persons acting as its … [Read more...] about PROSPECTUS
PROSTITUTE
A person who performs the acts of prostitution. A person paid to engage in sexual acts. A woman who indiscriminately consorts with men for hire. … [Read more...] about PROSTITUTE
PROSTITUTION
The common lewdness of a woman for gain. 2. In all well regulated communities this has been considered a heinous offence, for which the woman may be punished, and the keeper of a house of prostitution may be indicted for keeping a common nuisance. 3. So much does the law abhor this offence, that a landlord cannot recover for the use and occupation of a house let for the purpose … [Read more...] about PROSTITUTION
PROTECT
To safeguard. To preserve. … [Read more...] about PROTECT