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Petitory
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PetitoryThat which demands or petitions that which has, the, quality of a prayer or petition; a right to demand.
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Quality
1) Persons. The state or condition of a person. 2) pleading. That which distinguishes one thing from another of the same kind.
Prayer
Chanc. pleadings. That part of a bill which asks for relief.
Petition
An instrument of writing or printing containing a prayer from the person presenting it, called the petitioner, to the body or person to whom it is presented, for the redress of some wrong, or the grant of some favor, which the latter has the right to give.
Right
1) Sometimes it signifies a law, as when we say that natural right requires us to keep our promises, or that it commands restitution, or that it forbids murder. In our language it is seldom used in this sense. 2) It sometimes means that quality in our actions by which they are denominated just ones. This is usually denominated rectitude. 3) It is that quality in a person by which he can do certain actions, or possess certain things which belong to him by virtue of some title. In this sense, we use it when we say that a man has a right to his estate or a right to defend himself.
Demand
Contracts. A claim; a legal obligation.
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Petit
Sometimes corrupted into petty. A French word signifying little, small.
Petit jury
The ordinary jury of twelve (or fewer) persons for the trial of a civil or criminal case. So called to distinguish it from the grand jury.
Petit, treason
English law. The killing of a master by his servant; a hushand by his wife; a superior by a secular or religious man.
Petition
An instrument of writing or printing containing a prayer from the person presenting it, called the petitioner, to the body or person to whom it is presented, for the redress of some wrong, or the grant of some favor, which the latter has the right to give.
Petition of right
English law. When the crown is in possession, or any title is vested in it which is claimed by a subject, as no suit can be brought against the king, the subject is allowed to file in chancery a petition of right to the king.
Petitioner
The party who begins an action; the party who complains or sues in an action and is named as such in the court's records. Also called a plaintiff.
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Petit
Sometimes corrupted into petty. A French word signifying little, small.
Petit jury
The ordinary jury of twelve (or fewer) persons for the trial of a civil or criminal case. So called to distinguish it from the grand jury.
Petit, treason
English law. The killing of a master by his servant; a hushand by his wife; a superior by a secular or religious man.
Petition
An instrument of writing or printing containing a prayer from the person presenting it, called the petitioner, to the body or person to whom it is presented, for the redress of some wrong, or the grant of some favor, which the latter has the right to give.
Petition of right
English law. When the crown is in possession, or any title is vested in it which is claimed by a subject, as no suit can be brought against the king, the subject is allowed to file in chancery a petition of right to the king.
Petitory
Pettifogger
One who pretends to be a lawyer, but possessing neither knowledge, law, nor conscience.
Petty average
A contribution by the owners of the ship, freight and goods on board, for losses sustained by the ship and cargo, which consist of small charges.
Petty bag
English law. An office in the court of chancery, appropriated for suits against attorneys and officers of the court; and for, process and proceedings, by extent on statutes, recognizances, ad quod damnum and the like.
Petty offense
A minor crime and for which the punishment is usually just a small fine or short term of imprisonment.
Pew
A seat in a church separated from all others, with a convenient space to stand therein.
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Quality
1) Persons. The state or condition of a person. 2) pleading. That which distinguishes one thing from another of the same kind.
Prayer
Chanc. pleadings. That part of a bill which asks for relief.
Petition
An instrument of writing or printing containing a prayer from the person presenting it, called the petitioner, to the body or person to whom it is presented, for the redress of some wrong, or the grant of some favor, which the latter has the right to give.
Right
1) Sometimes it signifies a law, as when we say that natural right requires us to keep our promises, or that it commands restitution, or that it forbids murder. In our language it is seldom used in this sense. 2) It sometimes means that quality in our actions by which they are denominated just ones. This is usually denominated rectitude. 3) It is that quality in a person by which he can do certain actions, or possess certain things which belong to him by virtue of some title. In this sense, we use it when we say that a man has a right to his estate or a right to defend himself.
Demand
Contracts. A claim; a legal obligation.
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Petit
Sometimes corrupted into petty. A French word signifying little, small.
Petit jury
The ordinary jury of twelve (or fewer) persons for the trial of a civil or criminal case. So called to distinguish it from the grand jury.
Petit, treason
English law. The killing of a master by his servant; a hushand by his wife; a superior by a secular or religious man.
Petition
An instrument of writing or printing containing a prayer from the person presenting it, called the petitioner, to the body or person to whom it is presented, for the redress of some wrong, or the grant of some favor, which the latter has the right to give.
Petition of right
English law. When the crown is in possession, or any title is vested in it which is claimed by a subject, as no suit can be brought against the king, the subject is allowed to file in chancery a petition of right to the king.
Petitioner
The party who begins an action; the party who complains or sues in an action and is named as such in the court's records. Also called a plaintiff.
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Petit
Sometimes corrupted into petty. A French word signifying little, small.
Petit jury
The ordinary jury of twelve (or fewer) persons for the trial of a civil or criminal case. So called to distinguish it from the grand jury.
Petit, treason
English law. The killing of a master by his servant; a hushand by his wife; a superior by a secular or religious man.
Petition
An instrument of writing or printing containing a prayer from the person presenting it, called the petitioner, to the body or person to whom it is presented, for the redress of some wrong, or the grant of some favor, which the latter has the right to give.
Petition of right
English law. When the crown is in possession, or any title is vested in it which is claimed by a subject, as no suit can be brought against the king, the subject is allowed to file in chancery a petition of right to the king.
Petitory
Pettifogger
One who pretends to be a lawyer, but possessing neither knowledge, law, nor conscience.
Petty average
A contribution by the owners of the ship, freight and goods on board, for losses sustained by the ship and cargo, which consist of small charges.
Petty bag
English law. An office in the court of chancery, appropriated for suits against attorneys and officers of the court; and for, process and proceedings, by extent on statutes, recognizances, ad quod damnum and the like.
Petty offense
A minor crime and for which the punishment is usually just a small fine or short term of imprisonment.
Pew
A seat in a church separated from all others, with a convenient space to stand therein.
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