By its own force or vigor. This expression is frequently used in construction. A phrase is said to have a certain meaning proprio vigore. … [Read more...] about PROPRIO VIGORE
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PROSECUTORIAL DISCRETION
The discretion and reasonable personal judgment of the prosecutor whether to bring a case, not bring a case or plea bargain. … [Read more...] about PROSECUTORIAL DISCRETION
PROPRIOS
In Spanish and Mexican law. Productive lands, the usufruct of which had been set apart to the several municipalities for the purpose of defraying the charges of their respective governments. Sheldon v. Milmo, 00 Tex. 1, 36 S. W. 413; Hart v. Burnett, 15 Cal. 554. … [Read more...] about PROPRIOS
PROSECUTORIAL MISCONDUCT
The misconduct of a prosecutor who commits ethical or other violations in the process of trying to secure a conviction against the defendant. … [Read more...] about PROSECUTORIAL MISCONDUCT
PROPTER
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...] about PROPTER