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
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PROLYTAE
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
PROFERT IN CURIA
L. Lat. He produces in court. In old practice, these words were inserted in a declaration, as an allegation that the plaintiff was ready to produce, or did actually produce, in court, the deed or other written instrument on which his suit was founded, in order that the court might inspect the same and the defendant hear it read. The same formula was used where the defendant … [Read more...] about PROFERT IN CURIA
PROGRESSION
That state of a business which is neither the commencement nor the end. Some act done after the matter has commenced, and before it is completed. Plowd. 343. Pronijbetur me quis faeiat in sno quod noeere possit alieno. It is forbidden for any one to do or make on his own [land] what may injure another's. 9 Coke, 59a. … [Read more...] about PROGRESSION
PROFESS
To declare in public or openly acknowledge something. … [Read more...] about PROFESS