Law Dictionary

an action to recover a penalty for an act declared to be a crime is, in its nature, a punitive proceeding, although it take the form of a civil action; and the word 'prosecution' i

where an applicant for a patent to cover a new combination is compelled by the rejection of his application by the Patent Office to narrow his claim by the introduction of a new el

The term "prosecutor" means a full-time employee of a State or unit of local government who— (A) is continually licensed to practice law; and (B) prosecutes criminal or j

The prosecutor's office is an entity and as such it is the spokesman for the Government. A promise made by one attorney must be attributed, for these purposes, to the Government.

when a plea rests in any significant degree on a promise or agreement of the prosecutor, so that it can be said to be part of the inducement or consideration, such promise must be

The title of the prosecuting officer in each county in New Jersey and one or two other states. The term is used in the same sense as district attorney in other states. PROSOCER (La

In criminni law. A female prosecutor.

I. In old English law. A following up; pursuit

To pursue; to prosecute. See Nolle prosequi .

Lat. He follows up or pursues; he prosecutes. See Non Pros.

Lat. In the civll law. A father-in-law's father; grandfather of wife.

Lat In the civll law. A wife's grandmother.

For a partner; the name of an action in behalf of a partner. A title of the civil law. Dig. 17. 2; Code, 4. 37.

For the whole; as one; jointly; without division. Dig. 50. 17. 141. 1. PRO TANTO (Lat.) For so much. See 17 Serg, & R. (Pa.) 400.

The term “prospecting” means any activity, including logistic support, the purpose of which is the identification of mineral resource potential for possible exploration and develop

Looking to the future.

(a) the purpose to be served by the new standards, (b) the extent of the reliance by law enforcement authorities on the old standards, and (c) the effect on the administration of j

all statutes are to be considered prospective, unless the language is express to the contrary, or there is a necessary implication to that effect

Such as will naturally result from the injury complained of, but have not accrued at the time of the trial; such, for example, as the loss of wages from a personal injury which wil

The term “prospective employee” means an individual who has applied (or who, based on their field of study and experience, is likely to apply) for a position of employment with a m

generally a statute cannot be construed to operate retrospectively unless the legislative intention to that effect unequivocally appears... An administrative regulation is subject

the term “prospective relief” means all relief other than compensatory monetary damages;

For the purpose of this section, the term “prospective student” means any individual who has contacted an eligible institution requesting information concerning admission to that i

In this subsection, the term “prospective technology users” means the following officials and elements of the Department of Defense: (A) Program and project managers for defense we

any prospectus, notice, circular, advertisement, letter, or communication, written or by radio or television, which offers any security for sale or confirms the sale of any securit

The term “prostate cancer screening test” means a test that consists of any (or all) of the procedures described in paragraph (2) provided for the purpose of early detection of pro

(Lat.) In old Eagllsh law. To throw down; to break or pull down; to abate.

the term “prosthetic devices” has the meaning given such term in section 1395x(s)(8) of this title , except that such term does not include parenteral and enteral nutrition nutrien

A female given to indiscriminate lewdness for gain.

There can be no doubt as to what class was aimed at by the clause forbidding the importation of alien women for purposes of 'prostitution.' It refers to women who, for hire or with

As his own. .

For so much..

The term “protected association” means the joining, assembling, and residing with others that is protected under the first and 14th amendments to the Constitution, or would be prot

The term "protected communication" means the following: (A) A lawful communication to a Member of Congress or an Inspector General. (B) A communication to a covered indiv

The term “protected computer” has the meaning given that term in section 1030(e)(2)(B) of title 18 . / the term “protected computer” means a computer— (A) exclusively for the use o

The term “protected consumer” means an individual who is— (i) under the age of 16 years at the time a request for the placement of a security freeze is made; or (ii) an incapacitat

“protected employee” means an individual who on October 24, 1978, had been employed for at least 4 years by an air carrier that held a certificate under section 401 of the Federal

The term “protected health information” has the meaning given such term in section 160.103 of title 45, Code of Federal Regulations.

As used in paragraph (1), the term “protected individual” means an individual who— (A) is a citizen or national of the United States, or (B) is an alien who is lawfully admitted fo

In this section the term “protected living marine resource”— (1) except as provided in paragraph (2), means nontarget fish, sea turtles, or marine mammals that are protected under

In subclause (III), the term “protected period” means, with respect to a settlement, judgment, award or other payment relating to an injury or incident, the portion (if any) of the

the person or persons identified in the restraining order as the person or persons for whose benefit the restraining order was issued.

The term “protected property” means any property specifically protected by the law of war, including buildings dedicated to religion, education, art, science, or charitable purpose

Speech is often provocative and challenging. It may strike at prejudices and preconceptions and have profound unsettling effects as it presses for acceptance of an idea. That is wh

For purposes of this paragraph, the term "protected State law" means a State law— (i) regarding any requirements relating to private mortgage insurance in connection with

The term “protected system”— (A) means any service, physical or computer-based system, process, or procedure that directly or indirectly affects the viability of a facility of crit

The terms “protect health and the environment” and “protection of health and the environment” mean protection against any unreasonable adverse effects on the environment.

I. Protection; defense; shelter from wrong; support of right Protectio trahit subjectionem et subjectio protectionem: and sub-

“protection” means a local review process under State or local law for proposed demolition of, changes to, or other action that may affect historic properties designated pursuant t

WRIT OF. A federal court has power to protect a litigant therein case, whether upon process or in the exercise of the police power of the state without process, where necessary for

The term “protection and advocacy services” means services that— (A) are described in subtitle C of title I of the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2

The term “protection and advocacy system” means a protection and advocacy system established pursuant to part C of title I of the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of

It is well-established principle, that where an individual in the prosecution of a right does every thing which the law requires him to do, and he fails to attain his right by the

STATUTE DE. The English statute 33 Edw. I. st. 1, allowing a challenge, to be entered against a protect tion, etc.

The English statute 33 Edw. I. St. 1, allowing a challenge to be entered against a protection, etc.

The terms “protect health and the environment” and “protection of health and the environment” mean protection against any unreasonable adverse effects on the environment.

The term “protection of human subjects” includes the protection of the health, safety, and privacy of individuals.

St. 33 & 34 Vict. c. 27. By this act it is provided that the exhibition of new inventions shall not prejudice patent rights, and that the exhibition of designs shall not

See Equal Protection of the Laws.

Any alien who at any time after admission is enjoined under a protection order issued by a court and whom the court determines has engaged in conduct that violates the portion of a

subjectio protectionem. Protection draws to it subjection; subjection, protection. Co. Litt. 65.

Protection draws with it subjecting, and subjection protection. 7 Coke, 5a. The protection of an individual by government is on condition of his submission to the laws, and such su

Protection attracts subjection, subjection attracts protection. See 169 U. S. 649, 42 L. Ed. 890, 18 Sup. Ct. Rep. 450.

The term “protective decree” means a decree, issued by a court upon application of SIPC under section 78eee(a)(3) of this title , that the customers of a member of SIPC are in need

The terms “protective factor”, “buffer”, and “asset” mean any one of a number of the community, school, family, or peer-individual domains that are known, through prospective, long

The purpose of this limited search is not to discover evidence of crime, but to allow the officer to pursue his investigation without fear of violence, and thus the frisk for weapo

The term "protective services civilian employee" means a position in any of the following series (or successor classifications) of the General Schedule: (A) Security Admi

A law imposing dnties on imports, with the purpose and the effect of discouraging the use of products of foreign origin, and consequently of stimulating the home production of the

Government by a protector. The period of his rule. Specially so used with reference to the period of English history during which Oliver and Richard Cromwell held the title of "Lor

One who may be appointed by the settler of an estate tail, without whose consent the tenant in tail cannot bar the entail except as against his own issue.

By the English Fines and Recoveries Act, 1833, no disposition by a person who is tenant in tail under a settlement shall be effectual to bar any person but those claiming by force

An institution for the education and care of destitute or homeless boys. See 83 Fed. (U. S.) 244.

The term "protege" means a small business concern that— (A) is eligible to enter into Federal prime contracts and subcontracts; and (B) satisfies any other requirements i

The term “protégé firm” means a small business concern, a historically Black college or university, or a minority-serving institution that— (A) is eligible to enter into a prime

Pro tempore.

For the time being; temporarily; provisionally.

For the term of their lives.

While a 'protest' has no definite legal significance in connection with the receipt of money—being ordinarily used in connection with the involuntary payment of money under legal c

PAYMENT UNDER. Internal revenue taxes paid voluntarily cannot be recovered back, and payments, with knowledge and without compulsion, are voluntary; Ohesebrough v. U. S., 192 U. S.

Includes all those who believe in the Christian religion and do not acknowledge the supremacy of the jjope.^ The word is capable of sustaining a charitable bequest.

See "Protestation."

It includes all those who believe in the Christian religion and do not acknowledge the supremacy of the pope. Tappan, Appeal of, 52 Conn. 418. See Hale V. Everett, 53 N. H. 57, 16

Those who adhered to the doctrine of Luther; so called because, in 1529, they protested against a decree of the emperor Charles V. and of the diet of Spires, and declared that they

In Pleading. The Indirect affirmation or denial, by means of the word "protesting" (in the Latin form of pleadings, protestando), of the truth of some matter which cannot with prop

These words, in mercantile law, have come to have a technical meaning. In them is included not only the idea that the bill is past due, but that payment of it has been demanded; an

It is sufficient if the importer indicates distinctly and definitely the source of his complaint, and his design to make it the foundation for a claim against the government… A not

A protest is necessary by the custom of merchants in case of a foreign bill, in order to charge the drawer. It is defined to be in form 'a solemn declaration written by the notary

6 The chief scribe in a court.^ The head clerk in some courts, whose principal duty is to make and preserve accurate records of proceedings in court, and as prescribed by law. In E

The title given to an officer who officiates as principal clerk of some courts. Viner, Abr, The office exists in Pennsylvania. In the ecclesiastical law, the name of "prothonotary"

A chief clerk or register of a court in certain states. See 46 Hun (N. Y.), 469.

The term "protocol" means a systematic approach for generating an agriculture or forestry credit, which follows a transparent and thorough science-based methodology (incl

gr.-l. In tfie civil law. A brief note a transaction for the purpose of being afterwards ten out in full.

(Civil Law) A notary’s memorandum of an official transaction.

In Spanish law. The original draft or writing of an instrument which remains in the possession of the escribano, or notary. White, New Recop. lib. 3, tit. 7, c. 5, § 2. PROTUTOR (L

The term “protocols and methodologies for the development of information” means a prescription of— (A) the— (i) health and environmental effects, and (ii) information relating to t

In this paragraph, the term "proton power upgrade" means the Spallation Neutron Source power upgrade described in— (i) the publication entitled "Facilities for the F

The term "prototype project" includes a project that addresses— (A) a proof of concept, model, or process, including a business process; (B) reverse engineering to addres

Lat In the civll law. He who, not being the tutor of a minor, has administered his property or affairs as if he had bsen, whether he thought himself legui-ly invested with the auth

As; as charged.

As is the custom.