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pro corpore regni (proh kor-p<<schwa>>-ree reg-nI). [Latin] In behalf of the body of the realm. [Blacks Law 8th]

pro convicto. As convicted. [Blacks Law 8th]

proconsul (proh-kon-s<<schwa>>l), n. [Latin] Roman law. 1. An ex-consul whose consular powers were extended by the Senate or emperor after leaving office. 2. The governor of certain senatorial provinces. [Blacks Law 8th]

pro consilio impenso (proh k<<schwa>>n-sil-ee-oh im-pen-soh). For counsel given. [Blacks Law 8th]

pro consilio impendendo (proh k<<schwa>>n-sil-ee-oh im-pen-den-doh). [Law Latin] For counsel to be given. • The phrase describes consideration in the form of a commitment to give legal advice in exchange for an annuity. [Blacks Law 8th]

pro confesso (proh k<<schwa>>n-fes-oh). [Latin] Roman law. As having confessed or admitted liability, as by failing to appear when required. • A defendant who failed to answer a bill in equity was often treated pro confesso. [Blacks Law 8th]

pro–con divorce. See DIVORCE. [Blacks Law 8th]

pro–con debate. See DEBATE. [Blacks Law 8th]

proclamator (prok-l<<schwa>>-may-t<<schwa>>r).Hist. An official at the English Court of Common Pleas responsible for making proclamations. [Blacks Law 8th]

proclamation of recusants (rek-y<<schwa>>-z<<schwa>>nts).Hist. A proclamation by which persons who willfully absented themselves from church could be convicted on nonappearance at the assizes. [Blacks Law 8th]