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For; on account of. The Initial word of several Latin phrases. Propter affectum. For or on account of some affection or prejudice. The name of a species of challenge, [q. v.)Propter defectum. On account of or for some defect. The name of a species of challenge, (q. .) Propter defectum sanguinis. On account of failure of blood. Propter delictum. For or on account of crime. The … [Read more...]
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TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.
(A) For or on account of some affection or prejudice. A juryman may be challenged propter affectum; as, because he is related to the party has eaten at his expense, and the like. See Challenge, practice. (B) On account or for some defect. This phrase is frequently used in relation to challenges. A juryman may be challenged propter defectum; as, that he is a minor, an alien, and … [Read more...]
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For or on account of crime. A juror may be challenged propter delictum, when he has been convicted of an infamous crime. See Challenge, practice. … [Read more...]
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To divide, share, or distribute proportionally; to assess or apportion pro rata. Formed from the Latin phrase "pro rata," and said to be a recognized English word. Rosenberg v. Frank, 58 Cal. 405. … [Read more...]