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In propria persona

Defined in 3 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910), Black's (1891)

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

In one’s own person or behalf.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

In one's own proper person.

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

In one’s ee own proper person. In quo quis delinquit, in eo de jure est puniendus. In whatever thing one offends, in that is he rightfully to be punished. Co. Litt. 23386; Wing. Max. 204, max. 58. The punishment shall have relation to the nature of the offense.