(A) merc. law, The name of a document generally given by notaries public, to sailors and other persons going abroad, in which is certified that the bearer therein named, is a citizen of the United States. (B) government. That benefit or safety which the government affords to the citizens. (C) Eng. law. A privilege granted by the king to a party to an action, by which he is … [Read more...] about PROTECTION
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PROTECTION OF INVENTIONS ACT
The statute 33 A 34 Vict c. 27. By this act It is provided that the exhibition of new inventions shall not prejudice patent rights, and that the exhibition of designs shall not prejudice the right to registration of such designs. … [Read more...] about PROTECTION OF INVENTIONS ACT
PROTECTION ORDER
In English practice. An order for the protection of the wife's property, when the husband has willfully deserted her, Issuable by the divorce court under statutes on that subject. … [Read more...] about PROTECTION ORDER
PROTECTIONIBUS DE
The English statute 33 Edw. I. St 1, allowing a challenge to be entered against a protection, etc. … [Read more...] about PROTECTIONIBUS DE
PROSEQUI
Latin: To follow up or pur sue; to sue or prosecute. See NOLLE PROSEQUI. … [Read more...] about PROSEQUI