In old English law. A providing of necessaries for the king's house. Cowell. … [Read more...] about PURVEYANCE
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PYKE, PAIK
In Hindu law. A foot-passenger ; a person employed as a night-watch In a village, and as a runner or messenger on the business of the revenue. Wharton. … [Read more...] about PYKE, PAIK
PURPARTY
That part of an estate, which having been held in common by parceners, is by partition allotted to any of them. To make purparty is to divide and sever the lands which fall to parceners. Old Nat. Br. 11. … [Read more...] about PURPARTY
PURPORT
Meaning; import; substantial meaning; substance. The "purport" of an instrument means the substance of it as it appears on the face of the instrument, and is distinguished from "tenor," which means an exact copy. … [Read more...] about PURPORT
PURPOSELY
With intent and with a purpose in mind. With premeditation. … [Read more...] about PURPOSELY