In Primis
Defined in 5 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Ballentine's (1916), Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910), Black's (1891)
The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary
Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922
(Law Lat.) In the first place. Mag. Cart. Johan. c. 1. IN PRINCiPIO (Lat. at the beginning). This is frequently used in citations; as, Bac. Abr. "Legacies in pr."
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
In the first place; at first.
Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia
John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914
In the foremost place. A term used in argument Usually written imprimis (q. v.). IN PRINCIPIO (Lat). At the beginning. This is frequently used in citations: as. Bacon, Abr. Legacies, in pr.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
In the first place. A phrase used in argument.
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
In the first place. A phrase used in argument.