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  • 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.
  • PRO MAJORI CAUTELA
    For greater caution; by way of additional security. Usually applied to some act done, or some clause inserted in an instrument which may not be really necessary, but which will serve to put the matter beyond any question.
  • PRO NON 8CRIPTO
    As not written; as though It had not been written; as never written. Ambl. 139.
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