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A bailment by way of loan which is not to continue for any fixed time, but may be recalled at the mere will and pleasure of the lender.

In modem civil law, possession is called "precarious" which one enjoys by the leave of another and during his pleasure. Civ. Code La. 1900, art. 3556.

The right which the owner of a thing transfers to another, to enjoy the same until it shall please the owner to revoke it. If there is a time fixed during which the right may be us

In international law. Such trade as may be carried on by a neutral between two belligerent powers by the mere sufferance of the latter.

or preces, I. I. In old English law. Days' work which the tenants of certain manors were bound to do for the lord in harvest.

A bailment terminable at the will of the bailor.

Having the nature of prayer, request or entreaty; conveying or embodying a recommendation or advice or the expression of a wish, but not a positive command or direction. —Precatory

A trust created by certain words which are more like words of entreaty and permission than of command or certainty. Words of entreaty when coupled with discretionary words, 15 L. J

Words which create a precatory trust (g. v.)

The term “precautionary evacuation” means an evacuation of the public within a specified area near a nuclear facility, or the transportation route in the case of an accident involv

PATENT OF. In English law. A grant from the crown to such barristers as it thinks proper to honor with that mark of distinction, whereby they are entitled to such rank apd preaudie

The act or state of going before; adjustment of place. —Precedence, patent of. In English law. A grant from the crown to such barristers as it thinks proper to honor with that mark

In English law. A grant from the crown to such barristers as it thinks proper to honor with that mark of distinction, whereby they are entitled to such rank and preaudience as are

a test case in the legal sense," "a case which they refer to as a precedent." He further testified that the German words translated above simply as the English "if he can" may be f

An authority to be followed in courts of justice; a judicial decision on a point of law ai'ising in a given case; a written form of proceeding whicli has been approved by the court

A precedent condition is one which must be performed before the estate can vest. 260 111. 102. See "Condition."

Authorities to be followed in courts of justice. A term particularly applied to judicial decisions upon points of law arising in any given case. 1 Kent, Comm. 475, 476. These are r

Silent uniform course of practice, uninterrupted though not supported by legal decisions. See Calton v. Bragg, 15 Blast, 226; Thompson v. Musser, 1 Dall. 464, 1 In Ed. 222. Precede

Whenever used in this title in connection with the gift tax imposed by this chapter, the term "preceding calendar period" means—

The continuance of a suit by consent of both parties. Cowell. PRECEPT (Lat, precipi Oy to command). A writ directed to the sheriff, or other offl*cer, commanding him to do somethin

By the prayer of the parties.

Process. See 67 Mass. 51.

In Scotch feudal law. An acknowledgment by the lord of the right of an heir of the tenant to succeed to his right, PRECES (Lat.) In the Roman law. Prayers. One of the names of an a

(Scotch) A superior’s deed confirming title in a deceased vassal’s heir.

A superior’s order that seisin be given his vassal.

Same as Precariae.

In English ecclesiastical law. A right of the crown to name to the first prebend that becomes vacant after the accession of the sovereign, in every church of the empire. This right

The term “pre-change loss” means— (A) any net operating loss carryforward of the old loss corporation to the taxable year ending with the ownership change or in which the change da

In English Law. The district for which a high or petty constable is appointed. Wilcox, Const, xii. In American Law, A district, usually of a subordinate character, marked out for g

Same as Praecipe.

Another form of the name of the written instructions to the clerk of court; also spelled praecipe, q. v.

Precipitins are formations in the blood of an animal induced by repeated injections into its veins of the blood-serum of an animal of another species; and their importance in diagn

In French law. An object which is ascertained by law or the agreement of the parties, and which is first to be taken out of property held in common, by one having a right, before a

When the terms “clear, precise, explicit, unequivocal, and indubitable,’’ are used by the courts to define the requisite proof of a fact, it is meaut that the witnesses shall be cr

The term "precise geolocation information" means information that— (A) is derived from a device or technology of an individual; and (B) reveals the past or present physic

The term “precision agriculture” means an integrated information- and production-based farming system that is designed to increase long-term, site-specific, and whole farm producti

The term “precision agriculture technologies” includes— (A) instrumentation and techniques ranging from sophisticated sensors and software systems to manual sampling and data colle

Same as Pretium.

See Estoppel. Preoludi non. L. Ought not to be barred. The clause in a replication to a plea in bar, " that by reason of anything in said plea alleged, plaintiff ' ought not to be

Lat. In pleading. The commencement of a replication to a plea in bar, by which the plaintiff "says that, by reason of anything in the said pica alleged, he ought not to be barred f

He ought not to be barred.

In Scotch law. The examination of witnesses who were present at the commission of a criminal act, upon the special circumstances attending it, in order to know whether there is gro

To pre-examine.

The term “pre-Columbian monumental or architectural sculpture or mural” means— (A) any stone carving or wall art which— (i) is the product of a pre-Columbian Indian culture of Mexi

The term “precompetitive development activity” means the translation of industrial research findings into a plan, blueprint, or design for new, modified, or improved products, proc

the term “precomputed finance charge” means interest or a time price differential within the meaning of sections 106(a)(1) and (2) of the Truth in Lending Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1605(a)(1

Same as Malice aforethought.

Proclamation.

An engagement entered into by a person which renders him unable to enter into another; as, a promise or covenant of marriage to be had afterwards. When made per verba de presenti,

An obligation growing out of a contract or contractual relation, of such a nature that it debars the party from legally entering into a similar contract at a later time with any ot

For purposes of this subsection, the term "pre-credit tentative minimum tax" means the amount determined under the first sentence of section 55(b)(1)(A).

“precursor” has the meaning given the term in section 229F(6)(A) of this title ; / In general.—The term "precursor" means any chemical reactant which takes part at any st

The term “predatory” means an act directed at a stranger, or a person with whom a relationship has been established or promoted for the primary purpose of victimization. / "pr

pricing below an appropriate measure of cost for the purpose of eliminating competitors in the short run and reducing competition in the long run.

One who has preceded another. This term is applied in particular to corporators who are now no longer such, and whose rights have been vested in their successor. The word "ancestor

The term "predecessor authority" means authorities repealed by subchapter VI of this chapter.

the term “predecessor guaranty authority” means prior guaranty authorities (other than housing guaranty authorities) repealed by the Foreign Assistance Act of 1969, and sections 15

or predial. That which arises or comes from the ground. Predial, or prsedial tithes: tithes arising from the profits of lands, as, of corn, grass or wood.

See "Praedial Servitude." PRE-Ei VlPTION. In international law. The right of pre-emption is the right of a nation to detain the merchandise of strangence of purchase. 1 Chit. Com.

See Praedial tithes .

To use as a basis or ground of action, defense or argument.

the term “predicate act” means any act referred to in subparagraph (A) or (B) of subsection (a)(1);

The term “predicted age of housing” means the arithmetic product of the housing stock in the metropolitan city or urban county multiplied times the ratio between the age of housing

The predisposition and criminal design of the defendant are relevant. But the issues raised and the evidence adduced must be pertinent to the controlling question whether the defen

The term “predispute arbitration agreement” means any agreement to arbitrate a dispute that had not yet arisen at the time of the making of the agreement.

The term “predispute joint-action waiver” means an agreement, whether or not part of a predispute arbitration agreement, that would prohibit, or waive the right of, one of the part

Something greater or superior in power and influence to others with which it is connected or compared. Matthews v. Bliss, 22 Pick. (Mass.) 53.

The term “predominantly” means 80 percent or more.

The term “Predominantly Black Institution” means an institution of higher education, as defined in section 1001(a) of this title — (A) that is an eligible institution with not less

I. A herald; the crier of

I. Reward. Praemium chastity.

The term "pre-employment transition services" means services provided in accordance with section 733 of this title.

The principle is thoroughly established that the exercise by the state of its police power, which would be valid if not superseded by federal action, is superseded only where the r

When an activity is arguably subject to § 7 or § 8 of the Act, the States as well as the federal courts must defer to the exclusive competence of the National Labor Relations Board

One who has settled upon land subject to pre-emption, with the intention to acquire title to it, and has complied, or is proceeding to comply, in good faith, with the requirements

An entry of public lands for purchase under the pre-emption laws, giving the entryman a preferred right to acquire the land by virtue of his occupation and improvement of it. Hartm

One who, by settlement upon the public land or by cultivation of a portion of it, has obtained the right to purchase a portion of the land thus settled upon or cultivated, to the e

the right of pre-emption, designated for the benefit of agriculturists, could not be regarded as applicable to residents within the bounds of an incorporated city or town.

The claim of a pre emption is not that shadowy right which by some it is considered to be. Until sanctioned by law, it has no existence as a substantive right. But when covered by

The land law of Virginia, under which all parties claim, makes a pre-emption warrant superior to a treasury warrant, whenever they interfere with each other, unless the holder of t

The holder of a right of pre-emption.

For purposes of this subsection, the term “pre-ERISA money purchase plan” means a pension plan— (A) which is a defined contribution plan (as defined in section 414(i)), (B) which w

Pre-existing debt inv. Hotel Co., 106 111. 439; but not its own dicludes all debts previously contracted whethrectors; Sicardi v. Oil Co., 149 Pa. 148, 24 er they have become payab

The term “pre-existing business relationship” means a relationship between a person, or a person's licensed agent, and a consumer, based on— (A) a financial contract between a pers

The term “preexisting condition exclusion” means, with respect to coverage, a limitation or exclusion of benefits relating to a condition based on the fact that the condition was p

The term “pre-existing discharge” means any discharge at the time of permit application under this subsection.

The term “preexisting tenant” means, with respect to a multifamily housing project acquired pursuant to this section by a purchaser other than the Secretary at foreclosure or after

So many Statutes, Acts of State, Records, Law Books, and MSS. are extant in the Norman and old French language, that a dictionary is become necessary to enable the reader to unders

In French law. A chief officer invested with the superintendence of the administration of the laws in each department. Merlin, Repert.

To bring any matter before Beach v. Miller, 130 111. 162, 22 N. E. 464, a court: as, — A. preferred a charge of as- 17 Am. St. Rep. 291; Haywood v. Lumber sault against B. Co., 64

the conscious participation of the creditor and debtor in the same intent.

The term “preference eligible” has the meaning given that term in section 2108 of title 5 . / The term “preference eligible” has the meaning given such term in section 2108(3) of t

something more than passive non-resistance of an insolvent debtor to regular judicial proceedings, in which a judgment and levy on his property are obtained, when the debt is due a

That a debtor has a right to prefer one creditor to another cannot be denied, and that his private motives for giving this preference, provided the preferred creditor has done noth

The right of a debtor to prefer particular creditors, where no bankrupt or other law prohibiting such preference exists, is not questioned. Yet, such preference defeats all other c

a preference or rebate is the necessary result of every violation of § 6(7) where the carrier renders or pays for a service not covered by the prescribed tariffs

the preference right of purchase given the lessee by the Act was merely the preference of purchasing the land in the condition in which it might be when and if the State chose to s

The term “preference sensitive care” means medical care for which the clinical evidence does not clearly support one treatment option such that the appropriate course of treatment

A name sometimes given in England to preferred stock.

An assignment for the benefit of creditors, giving preferences (q. v.)