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  • PRO FACTI
    For the fact; as a fact-; considered or held as a fact.
  • PRO FALSO CLAMORE SUO
    A nominal amercement of a plaintiff for his false claim, which used to be Inserted in a judgment for the defendant. Obsolete.
  • PRO FORMA
    As a matter of form. 3 East 232; - Kent, Comm. 245.
  • PRO HAC VICE
    For this turn; for this one particular occasion.
  • PRO ILLA VICE
    For that turn. 8 Wils. 233, arg.
  • PRO INDEFENSO
    As undefended; as making no defense. A phrase in old practice. Fleta, lib. 1, c. 41, f 7.
  • PRO INDIVISO
    As undivided; in common. The joint occupation or possession of lands. Thus, lands held by coparceners are held pro indiviso; that Is, they are held un-dlvldedly, neither party being entitled to any specific portions of the land so held, but both or all having a joint interest in the undivided More...
  • PRO INTERESSE SUO
    According to his interest; to the extent of his interest Thus, a third party may be allowed to Intervene in a suit pro interesse suo.
  • PRO LAESIONE FIDEI
    For breach of faith. 3 Bl. Comm. 52.
  • PRO LEGATO
    As a legacy; by the title of a legacy. A species of usucaption. Dig. 41, 8.
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