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PRO-CONSUL

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Latin: In the Roman law. Originally a consul whose command was prolonged after his office had expired. An officer with consular authority, but without the title of "consul." The governor of a province. Calvin. … [Read more...]

PROCREATION

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The generation of children. One of the principal ends of marriage is the procreation of children. Inst tit 2, in pr. … [Read more...]

PROCTOR

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A procurator, proxy, or attorney. More particularly, an officer of the admiralty and ecclesiastical courts whose duties and business correspond exactly to those of an attorney at law or solicitor In chancery. An ecclesiastical person sent to the lower house of convocation as the representative of a cathedral, a collegiate church, or the clergy of a diocese. Also certain … [Read more...]

PROCURACY

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The writing or instrument which authorizes a procurator to act Cowell; Termes de la Ley. … [Read more...]

PROCURARE

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Latin: To take care of another's affairs for him, or in his behalf; to manage; to take care of or superintend. … [Read more...]

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