PRAESTARE

Lat. In Roman law. “Prastare” meant to make good, and, when used in conjunction with the words “dare” “facere,” “oportere,” denoted obligations of a personal character, as opposed to real rights. Prostat oautela quam medela. Prevention is better than cure. Co. Litt 304b. Prosumatuv pro justitia sententlm. The presumption should be in favor of the justice of a sentence. Best Ev. Introd. 42. Prosumitur pro legitimatione. The presumption is in favor of legitimacy. 1 BL Comm. 457; 5 Coke, 98b. Prosumitur pro negante. Jt is presumed for the negative. The rule of the house of lords when the numbers are equal on a motion. Wharton.