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Category: P

Primary Use

How a vehicle is primarily used, such as for work, pleasure, etc.

Policy Term

The time period during which an insurance policy is effective. Also referred to as Policy Period.

Policy Period

The time period during which an insurance policy is effective. Also referred to as Policy Term.

Per Person Limits

The maximum amount an insurance company will pay under a policy to each person injured in an accident.

Per-Occurrence Limits

A cap on the amount an insurance company pays under a policy for all claims arising from a single accident.

PAIN AND SUFFERING

a term that is applied for the inability to lead a normal life due to mental and physical suffering.

PECUNIARY LOSS

1. A loss that can be evaluated in money terms. 2. Money lost by a dependent when a support person dies. TLD Example: The court’s decision to compensate the wrongfully discharged employee

PRETRIAL DISCOVERY

The name given to a bill of discovery given to the opposing party before a trial. See, What Is Discovery in Law? A Guide for Non-Lawyers

PROCESS IRREGULAR

a writ or court order that has not been issued to conform to laws already established.

PRORATING TAXES

This the dividing of tax liabilities between a seller and the buyer of a property.

PLEA FOREIGN

a plea that will challenge the authority of the judge to preside over a case.

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