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Precedence
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PrecedenceThe right of being first placed in a certain order, the first rank being supposed the most honorable.
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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.
Order
An instruction rightfully given by someone superior in hyerarchy. Also, a social state of civil coexistance without widespread public violence.
Rank
The order or place in which certain officers are placed in the army and navy, in relation to others, is called their rank.
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Precarious right
The right which the owner of a thing transfers to another, to enjoy the same until it shall please the owner to revoke it.
Precarium
The name of a contract among civilians, by which the owner of a thing at the request of another person, gives him a thing to use as long as the owner shall please.
Precatory words
Expressions in a will praying or requesting that a thing shall be done.
Precedent
A case which establishes legal principles to a certain set of facts, coming to a certain conclusion, and which is to be followed from that point on when similar or identical facts are before a court. Precedent form the basis of the theory of stare decisis which prevent "reinventing the wheel" and allows citizens to have a reasonable expectation of the legal solutions which apply in a given situation.
Precept
A writ directed to the sheriff or other officer, commanding him to do something. The term is derived from the operative praecipimus, we command.
Precinct
The district for which a high or petty constable is appointed, is in England, called a precinct.
Precipe
Precipe or parecipe. Practice. The name of the written instructions given by an attorney or plaintiff to the clerk or prothonotary of a; court, whose duty it is to make out the writ, for the making of the same.
Preciput
French law. An object which is ascertained by law or the agreement of the parties, and which is first to be taken out of property held in common, by one having a right, before a partition takes place.
Precludi non
Pleading. A technical allegation contained in a replication which denies or confesses and avoids the plea.
Precognition
Scotch law. The examination of witnesses who were present at the commission of a criminal act, upon the special circumstances attending it, in order to know whether there is ground for a trial, and to serve for direction to the prosecutor. But the persons examined may insist on having their declaration cancelled before thev give testimony at the trial.
Precontract
An engagement entered into by a person, which renders him unable to enter into another; as a promise or covenant of marriage to be had afterwards. When made per verba de presenti, it is in fact a marriage, and in that case the party making it cannot marry another person.
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Prayer of process
Chancery, pleading. That part of a bill which prays that the defendant be compelled to appear and answer the bill, and abide the determination of the court on the subject, is called prayer of process. This prayer must contain the name's of all Persons who are intended to be made parties.
Preamble
A preface, an introduction or explanation of what is to follow: that clause at the head of acts of congress or other legislatures which explains the reasons why the act is made. Preambles are also frequently put in contracts to, explain the motives of the contracting parties.
Precarious right
The right which the owner of a thing transfers to another, to enjoy the same until it shall please the owner to revoke it.
Precarium
The name of a contract among civilians, by which the owner of a thing at the request of another person, gives him a thing to use as long as the owner shall please.
Precatory words
Expressions in a will praying or requesting that a thing shall be done.
Precedence
Precedent
A case which establishes legal principles to a certain set of facts, coming to a certain conclusion, and which is to be followed from that point on when similar or identical facts are before a court. Precedent form the basis of the theory of stare decisis which prevent "reinventing the wheel" and allows citizens to have a reasonable expectation of the legal solutions which apply in a given situation.
Precept
A writ directed to the sheriff or other officer, commanding him to do something. The term is derived from the operative praecipimus, we command.
Precinct
The district for which a high or petty constable is appointed, is in England, called a precinct.
Precipe
Precipe or parecipe. Practice. The name of the written instructions given by an attorney or plaintiff to the clerk or prothonotary of a; court, whose duty it is to make out the writ, for the making of the same.
Preciput
French law. An object which is ascertained by law or the agreement of the parties, and which is first to be taken out of property held in common, by one having a right, before a partition takes place.
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
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.
Order
An instruction rightfully given by someone superior in hyerarchy. Also, a social state of civil coexistance without widespread public violence.
Rank
The order or place in which certain officers are placed in the army and navy, in relation to others, is called their rank.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Precarious right
The right which the owner of a thing transfers to another, to enjoy the same until it shall please the owner to revoke it.
Precarium
The name of a contract among civilians, by which the owner of a thing at the request of another person, gives him a thing to use as long as the owner shall please.
Precatory words
Expressions in a will praying or requesting that a thing shall be done.
Precedent
A case which establishes legal principles to a certain set of facts, coming to a certain conclusion, and which is to be followed from that point on when similar or identical facts are before a court. Precedent form the basis of the theory of stare decisis which prevent "reinventing the wheel" and allows citizens to have a reasonable expectation of the legal solutions which apply in a given situation.
Precept
A writ directed to the sheriff or other officer, commanding him to do something. The term is derived from the operative praecipimus, we command.
Precinct
The district for which a high or petty constable is appointed, is in England, called a precinct.
Precipe
Precipe or parecipe. Practice. The name of the written instructions given by an attorney or plaintiff to the clerk or prothonotary of a; court, whose duty it is to make out the writ, for the making of the same.
Preciput
French law. An object which is ascertained by law or the agreement of the parties, and which is first to be taken out of property held in common, by one having a right, before a partition takes place.
Precludi non
Pleading. A technical allegation contained in a replication which denies or confesses and avoids the plea.
Precognition
Scotch law. The examination of witnesses who were present at the commission of a criminal act, upon the special circumstances attending it, in order to know whether there is ground for a trial, and to serve for direction to the prosecutor. But the persons examined may insist on having their declaration cancelled before thev give testimony at the trial.
Precontract
An engagement entered into by a person, which renders him unable to enter into another; as a promise or covenant of marriage to be had afterwards. When made per verba de presenti, it is in fact a marriage, and in that case the party making it cannot marry another person.
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Prayer of process
Chancery, pleading. That part of a bill which prays that the defendant be compelled to appear and answer the bill, and abide the determination of the court on the subject, is called prayer of process. This prayer must contain the name's of all Persons who are intended to be made parties.
Preamble
A preface, an introduction or explanation of what is to follow: that clause at the head of acts of congress or other legislatures which explains the reasons why the act is made. Preambles are also frequently put in contracts to, explain the motives of the contracting parties.
Precarious right
The right which the owner of a thing transfers to another, to enjoy the same until it shall please the owner to revoke it.
Precarium
The name of a contract among civilians, by which the owner of a thing at the request of another person, gives him a thing to use as long as the owner shall please.
Precatory words
Expressions in a will praying or requesting that a thing shall be done.
Precedence
Precedent
A case which establishes legal principles to a certain set of facts, coming to a certain conclusion, and which is to be followed from that point on when similar or identical facts are before a court. Precedent form the basis of the theory of stare decisis which prevent "reinventing the wheel" and allows citizens to have a reasonable expectation of the legal solutions which apply in a given situation.
Precept
A writ directed to the sheriff or other officer, commanding him to do something. The term is derived from the operative praecipimus, we command.
Precinct
The district for which a high or petty constable is appointed, is in England, called a precinct.
Precipe
Precipe or parecipe. Practice. The name of the written instructions given by an attorney or plaintiff to the clerk or prothonotary of a; court, whose duty it is to make out the writ, for the making of the same.
Preciput
French law. An object which is ascertained by law or the agreement of the parties, and which is first to be taken out of property held in common, by one having a right, before a partition takes place.
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