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PROFECTITUS

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civil law. That which descends to us from our ascendants. Dig. 23, 3, 5. … [Read more...]

PROFITS

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1. The advance in the price of goods sold beyond the cost of purchase. The gain made by the sale of produce or manufactures, after deducting the value of the labor, materials, rents, and all expenses, together with the interest of the capital employed. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition In general, by this term is understood the benefit which a man derives from a … [Read more...]

PROFER

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In old English law. An offer or proffer; an offer or endeavor to proceed in an action, by any man concerned to do so. Cowell. A return made by a sheriff of his accounts Into the exchequer; a payment made on such return. Id. … [Read more...]

PROGENER

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Lat. In the civil law. A grandson-in-law. Dig. 38, 10, 4, 6. … [Read more...]

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