The name by which the complainant or plaintiff is known in the ecclesiastical courts, and In the Scotch law. … [Read more...]

Eng. law. A space of land near a forest, known by certain boundaries, which was formerly part of a forest, but which has been separated from it. 2. The history of purlieus is this. Henry III., on taking possession of the throne, manifested so great a taste for forests that he enlarged the old ones wherever he could, and by this means enclosed many estates, which had no outlet … [Read more...]

A clause in the Declaration of Independence which sets forth the freedom of citizens to pursue work of one's choosing, the right to freedom against discrimination, freedom of contract and the ability to live one's life as they wish with minimal government intrusion. As used In constitutional law, this right includes personal freedom, freedom of contract, exemption from … [Read more...]

L. Fr. By or for. Used both as a separable particle, and in the composition of such words as "purparty," "purlieu." Pur autre Tie. For the life of another. An estate pur autre vie is an estate which endures only for the life of some particular person other than the grantee. Pur cause de vicinage. By reason of neighborhood. See COMMON. Pur tamt quo. Forasmuch as; because; to the … [Read more...]

The plaintiff, or actor. … [Read more...]