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PRO

For; in respect of; on account of; In behalf of. The introductory word of many Latin phrases. … [Read more...] about PRO

For and against. For example, affidavits are taken pro and con. For and against. A phrase descriptive of the presentation of arguments or evidence on both sides of a disputed question. … [Read more...] about PRO AND CON

PRO BONO

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Pro Bono Publico meaning for the public good. Voluntarily legal work donated by attorneys without compensation to assist those who are of limited financial resources so as to obtain justice. Typical recipients include those who are indigent, victims of crime without means, those affected by social causes and those who are minors. … [Read more...] about PRO BONO

PRO BONO ET MALO

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For good and ill; for advantage and detriment … [Read more...] about PRO BONO ET MALO

PRIVILEGIUM CLERICALE

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The benefit of clergy, (g. v.) Privilegium est beneficium personale, et extinguitur cum persona. 3 Bulst. 8. A privilege is a personal benefit, and dies with the person. Privilegium est quasi privata lex. 2 Bulst. 189. Privilege is, as it were, a private law. Privilegium non valet contra rempub licam. Privilege is of no force against the commonwealth. Even necessity does not … [Read more...] about PRIVILEGIUM CLERICALE

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