Lat. In Roman law. A person of poor or mean condition; those among the common people whose fortunes were below a certain valuation; those who were so poor that they could not serve the state with money, but only with their children, (proles.) Calvin.; Vicat. … [Read more...] about PROLETARITUS
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PROMISSORY ESTOPPEL
If a promise is made by one party against another that the party will not enforce part of or the whole contract against another, if the relieved party relies upon the promise, the promising party cannot bring subsequent proceedings to enforce the contract, in whole or in part. See also estoppel. … [Read more...] about PROMISSORY ESTOPPEL
PROFANELY
In a profane manner. A technical word In indictments for the statutory offense of profanity. See Updegraph v. Com., 11 Serg. & R. (Pa.) 394. … [Read more...] about PROFANELY
PROFICUA
L. Latin: In old English law. Profits; especially the "Issues and profits" of an estate in land. See Co. Litt. 142. … [Read more...] about PROFICUA
PROFANENESS OR PROFANITY
crim. law. A disrespect to the name of God, or his divine providence. This is variously punished by statute in the several states. … [Read more...] about PROFANENESS OR PROFANITY