Category: P

In modern constitutional law. the name “plebiscite” has been given to a vote of the entire people, (that is, the aggregate of tho enfranchised individuals composing a state or nation.) expressing their

In Spanish law. The pleadings in a cause. White, New Recop. b. 3, tit 7.

Lat Often; frequently. When an original and alias writ have been issued and proved ineffectual, a third writ, called a “pluries writ,” may frequently be issued. It is to the same effect

The science of government; the art or practice of administering public affairs.

In English practice. An obsolete writ to the sheriff to summon the defendant to appear and answer the plaintiff’s suit, on his putting in sureties to prosecute. It was so called from

In Spanish law. A part or portion; a lot or parcel; an allotment of PORRECTING 914 PORTMOTE land. See Downing v. Diaz, 80 Tex. 436, 16 S. W. 40.

The suburbs of a city, or any place within its jurisdiction. Somner; Cowell. Portns est locus in quo exportantnr et importantur merces. 2 Inst. 148. A port is a place where goods

A bureau or department of government, or under governmental superintendence, whose office is to receive, transmit, and deliver letters, papers, and other mail-matter sent by post. Also the office established by government

A person who possesses great power or sway; a prince, sovereign, or monarch. By the naturalization law of the United States, au alien is required to reuouuee all al- legiance to any

A bargain; compact; agreement. This word Is used in writings on Roman law and on general jurisprudence as tlie English form of the Latin “pactum,” (which see.)

Lat. In the civil law. Openly ; In the presence of many. Dig. 50, 16, 33.

In commercial law. Equal; equality. An equality subsisting between the nominal or face value of a bill of exchange, share of stock, etc., and its actual selling value. When the values are

A parcel of land.

In Spanish law. Relations. White, New Recop. b. 1, tit. 7, c. 5,

Lat. A part; a party to a deed, action, or legal proceeding.

A member of a copartnership or firm ; one who has united with others to form a partnership in business. See PABT- NEKSIIIP.

The grazing or pasturage of cattle.

In feudal law. The procuration or provision which tenants were bound to make for their lords at certain times, or as often as they made a progress to their lands. It was

Pertaining to a patrimony ; inherited from ancestors, but strictly from the direct male ancestors.

Money paid towards paving the streets or highways.