(A) mar. law, war. The apprehension and detention at sea, of a ship or other vessel, by authority of a belligerent power, either with the design of appropriating it, with the goods and effects it contains, or with that of becoming master of the whole or a part of its cargo. 1 Rob. Adm. R. 228. The vessel or goods thus taken are also called a prize. Goods taken on land from a … [Read more...]

One of the branches of the English admiralty, is called a prize court. Vide Prize Court. Engl. law The name of court which has jurisdiction of all captures made in war on the high seas. 2. In England this is a separate branch of the court of admiralty, the other branch being called the instance court. 3. The district courts of the United States have jurisdiction both as … [Read more...]

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

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...]

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...]