As not written; as though it had not been written; as never written. Ambl. 139.

An ancient writ for partition of lands between co-heirs. Reg. Orig. 316.

To the extent of his power or ability. Bract, fol. 109.

As a possessor; by title of a possessor. Dig. 41, 5. See Id. 5, 3, 13. Pro possessore habetnr qui dolo in- juriave desiit possidere. He is esteemed a possessor […]

For the plaintiff.

Proportionately; according to a certain rate, percentage, or proportion. Thus, the creditors (of the same class) of an insolvent estate are to be paid pro rata: that is, each is […]

The insurance contract’s cancellation that adjusts the premiums and provides a fair reflection of the time lapsed since the contract was made.

Under the terms of an agreement between the concerned parties, the pro rata guarantee assures that the obligation to repay a loan is split evenly.

A clause that states the losses incurred will be paid off in proportion to the coverage amount that is provided, compared to all coverages provided by similar policies.

The rate for a time period that is shorter than the contract period .

A type of reinsurance wherein the losses and premiums are shared between the reinsurer and the ceding company .

For the affair immediately in hand; adapted to meet the particular occasion. Thus, a course of judicial action adopted under pressure of the exigencies of the affair in hand, rather […]

For the good of his soul. All prosecutions in the ecclesiastical courts are pro salute ammce; hence it BL.LAW DICT.

For himself; in his own behalf; in person.

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

For the whole; as one; jointly ; without division. Dig. 50, 17, 141, 1.

For so much ; for as much as may be; as far as it goes.

For tbe time being; temporarily; provisionally.

Latin term for temporary.

Lat. In the Roman law. Originally a consul whose command was pro- longed after his office had expired. An officer with consular authority, but without the title of “consul.” The […]

A behaviour that focuses on results and actions rather than acting when something happens. This type of behaviours aims to identify and take advantage of opportunities and also to prevent […]

A corporate action that takes the necessary steps before the actual occurrence of a problem. One of the four steps undertaken by companies in response to the social and environmental […]

Lat. In the civil law . A great paternal aunt; the sister of one’s grandfather .

Lat. In the civil law . A great-great-aunt.

Lat. In the civil law . A great- grandmother . Inst. 3, 6, 3; Dig. 38, 10, 1, 5.