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
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PROFILE
In civil engineering, a drawing representing the elevation of the various points on the plan of a. road, or the like, above some fixed elevation. Pub. St Mass, 1882, p. 1294. … [Read more...] about PROFILE
PROFANITY
Irreverence towards sacred things; particularly, an irreverent or blasphemous use of the name of God; punishable by statute in some jurisdictions. … [Read more...] about PROFANITY
PROFIT AND LOSS STATEMENT
A financial statement that shows a businesses gross income measured against its expenses resulting in a net income or net loss. … [Read more...] about PROFIT AND LOSS STATEMENT
PROFECTITIUS
Latin: In the civil law. That which descends to us from our ascendants. Dig. 23, 3, 5. … [Read more...] about PROFECTITIUS