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ProA Latin proposition signifying `for.' As to its effects in contracts.
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Proposition
An offer to do something. Until it has been accepted, a proposition may be withdrawn by the party who makes it; and to be binding, the acceptance must be in the same terms, without any variation.
Effects
This word used simpliciter is equivalent to property or, worldly substance, and may carry the whole personal estate, when used in a will.
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Privy council
English law. A council of state composed of the king and of such persons as he may select.
Privy seal
English law. A seal which the king uses to such grants or things as pass the great seal.
Privy verdict
One which is delivered privily to a judge out of court.
Prize
1) Maritime 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. 2) Contracts. A reward which is offered to one of several persons who shall accomplish a certain condition; as, if an editor should offer a silver cup to the individual who shall write the best essay in favor of peace.
Prize court
1) One of the branches of the English admiralty, is called a prize court. 2) English law The name of court which has jurisdiction of all captures made in war on the high seas.
Pro
Pro and con
For and against. For example, affidavits are taken pro and con.
Pro bono
Provided for free. Pro bono publico means "for the public good."
Pro confesso
Chancery practice. For confessed.
Pro eo quod
Pleading. For this that. It is a phrase of affirmation, and is sufficiently direct and positive for introducing a material averment.
Pro forma
As a matter of form; in keeping with a form or practice. Something done pro forma may not be essential but it facilitates future dealings. For example, an invoice might be sent to a purchaser even before the goods are delivered as a matter of business practices.
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Proposition
An offer to do something. Until it has been accepted, a proposition may be withdrawn by the party who makes it; and to be binding, the acceptance must be in the same terms, without any variation.
Effects
This word used simpliciter is equivalent to property or, worldly substance, and may carry the whole personal estate, when used in a will.
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Privy council
English law. A council of state composed of the king and of such persons as he may select.
Privy seal
English law. A seal which the king uses to such grants or things as pass the great seal.
Privy verdict
One which is delivered privily to a judge out of court.
Prize
1) Maritime 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. 2) Contracts. A reward which is offered to one of several persons who shall accomplish a certain condition; as, if an editor should offer a silver cup to the individual who shall write the best essay in favor of peace.
Prize court
1) One of the branches of the English admiralty, is called a prize court. 2) English law The name of court which has jurisdiction of all captures made in war on the high seas.
Pro
Pro and con
For and against. For example, affidavits are taken pro and con.
Pro bono
Provided for free. Pro bono publico means "for the public good."
Pro confesso
Chancery practice. For confessed.
Pro eo quod
Pleading. For this that. It is a phrase of affirmation, and is sufficiently direct and positive for introducing a material averment.
Pro forma
As a matter of form; in keeping with a form or practice. Something done pro forma may not be essential but it facilitates future dealings. For example, an invoice might be sent to a purchaser even before the goods are delivered as a matter of business practices.
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