In behalf of the body of the realm. Hale, Com. Law, 32. … [Read more...] about PRO CORPORE REGNI
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PRIVITY OF ESTATE
The relation which subsists between a landlord and his tenant. 2. It is a general rule that a termor cannot transfer the tenancy or privity of estate between himself and his landlord, without the latter's consent: an assignee, who comes in only in privity of estate, is liable only while he continues to be legal assignee; that is, while in possession under the assignment. … [Read more...] about PRIVITY OF ESTATE
PRIVY
A person who is in privity with another. See PRIIVIES; PRIVITY. As an adjective, the word has practically the same meaning as "private." Privy council In English Law. The principal council of the sovereign, composed of the cabinet ministers, and other persons chosen by the king or queen as privy councillors. 2 Steph. Comm. 479, 480. The judicial committee of the privy council … [Read more...] about PRIVY
PRIVY COUNCIL
Eng. law. A council of state composed of the king and of such persons as he may select. … [Read more...] about PRIVY COUNCIL
PRIVY SEAL
Eng. law. A seal which the king uses to such grants or things as pass the great seal. 2 Inst. 554. … [Read more...] about PRIVY SEAL