L. Fr. By or for. Used both as a separable particle, and in the composition of such words as “purparty,” “purlieu.” Pur autre Tie. For the life of another. An estate pur autre vie is an estate which endures only for the life of some particular person other than the grantee. Pur cause de vicinage. By reason of neighborhood. See COMMON. Pur tamt quo. Forasmuch as; because; to the intent that. Kelham.