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PROFANE

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That which has not been consecrated. By a profane place is understood one which is neither sacred nor sanctified nor religious. Dig. 11, 7, 2, 4. … [Read more...]

PROFFER

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To offer. To offer something to another to accept or to offer to the court for display and observation so as to serve as evidence. … [Read more...]

PROFANELY

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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...]

PROFICUA

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L. Latin: In old English law. Profits; especially the "Issues and profits" of an estate in land. See Co. Litt. 142. … [Read more...]

PROFANENESS OR PROFANITY

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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...]

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