Pace
A Dictionary of Law · William C. Anderson · 1889
A Dictionary of Law
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As a thing is made: impression; expression; appearance, g. v.: as, the face of a bill, bond, note, check, draft, judgment, record. A purchaser must look at the face of a bond,' g. v. A contract,on its face, may be ultra vires.^ 3. The sum, less interest, which appears to be due by an instrument or record: as, the face of a judgment.* 8. Presence; sight; front; view: as, for parties or witnesses to meet face to face; that is, front to front, and, perhaps, facing the court or jury. See Confeont; Contempt.
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Mere appearance or aspect; phase; semblance, likeness: as, an act intended to give an honest face to a transaction.
See Intention.