Praescriptiones

In Roman law. Forms of words (of a qualifying character) inserted in the formulae in which the claims in actions were expressed, and, as they occupied an early place in the formulae, they were called by this name, i. e., qualifications preceding the claim. For example, in an action to recover the arrears of an annuity, the claim was preceded by the words "so far as the annuity is due and unpaid," or words to the like effect (cujus rei dies fuit). Brown. PRAESENTARE NIHIL ALIUD EST quam praesto dare seu offerre. To present is no more than to give or offer on the spot. Co. Litt. 120. PRAESENTIA CORPORIS TOLLIT ERrorem nominis, et Veritas nominis tollit errorem demonstratlonis. The presence of the body cures the error in the name; the truth of the name cures an error in the description. Bac. Max. reg. 25; Broom, Leg. Max. (3d London Ed.) 568; 6 Coke, 66; 3 Barn. & Adol. 640; 6 Term R. 675; 11 C. B. 996; 1 H. L. Cas. 792; 3 De Gex, M. & G. 140. a nomen generate, including proconsuls, legates, and all who governed provinces. Id. PRAESIDIUM (Lat.)

In the civil law. A guard; a fortress; a defense, aid, or shelter. In records of the middle ages, all household stuff or effects, including particularly gold and silver. Spelman. Every kind of property, real as well as personal {Omnis vis bonorum, tarn, immobilium quam, mobilium). Id. PRAESTARE (Lat.) In Old English Law. To pay, or render; to make or execute; to perform. Praestitit sacramentum, made oath, or took an oath. T. Raym. 34; 2 Ld. Raym. 1376; Mem. in Scacc. P. 16 Edw. I. To make good. Praestare tenetur quodcunque damnum ohveniens in mari, the insurer is bound to make good any loss happening on the sea. 3 Kent, Comm. 291. In Old European Law. To lease, or let to farm. Chart. Alaman. 75; Spelman.