Meaning; import; substantial meaning; substance. The "purport" of an instrument means the substance of it as it appears on the face of the instrument, and is distinguished from "tenor," which means an exact copy. … [Read more...]

With intent and with a purpose in mind. With premeditation. … [Read more...]

A purpresture may be defined as an inclosure by a private party of a part of that which belongs to and ought to be open and free to the enjoyment of the public at large. It is not necessarily a public nuisance. A public nuisance must be something which subjects the public to some degree of inconvenience or annoyance; but a purpresture may exist without putting the public to any … [Read more...]

An interpreter of the Hindn law; a learned Brahmin. … [Read more...]

A party that purchases an item and gives valuable consideration to the seller in exchange for the item. … [Read more...]