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Time added to the duration of something. 2. When the time is lengthened during which a party is to perform a contract, the sureties of such a party are in general discharged, unless the sureties consent to such prolongation. See Giving time. 3. In the civil law the prolongation of time to the principal did not discharge the surety. … [Read more...] about PROLONGATION

In Roman law. A name given to students of law in the fifth year of their course; as being in advance of the Lytaa, or students of the fourth year. Calvin. … [Read more...] about PROLYTAE

Lat. In the civil law. A great maternal aunt; the sister of one's grandmother. Promatertera magna. Latin: In the civil law. A great-great-aunt. … [Read more...] about PROMATERTERA

contr. An engagement by which the promisor contracts towards another to perform or do something to the advantage of the latter. 2. When a promise is reduced to the form of a written agreement under seal, it is called a covenant. 3. In order to be binding on the promisor, the promise must be made upon a sufficient consideration when made without consideration, however, it may be … [Read more...] about PROMISE

A promise of marriage is a contract entered into between a man and woman that they will marry each other. 2. When the promise is made between persons competent to contract matrimony, an action lies for a breach of it. Vide Promise of Marriage. A contract mutually entered into by a man and a woman capable of contracting matrimony, that they will marry each other. 2. When one of … [Read more...] about PROMISE OF MARRIAGE