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preargument-conference attorney. See CIRCUIT MEDIATOR. [Blacks Law 8th]

preappointed evidence. See EVIDENCE. [Blacks Law 8th]

preamble (pree-am-b<<schwa>>l), n.1. An introductory statement in a constitution, statute, or other document explaining the document’s basis and objective; esp., a statutory recital of the inconveniences for which the statute is designed to provide a remedy. • A preamble often consists of a series of clauses introduced by the conjunction whereas. Such a preamble is…

PRC. abbr. POSTAL RATE COMMISSION. [Blacks Law 8th]

prayer of process. A conclusion in a bill in equity requesting the issuance of a subpoena if the defendant fails to answer the bill. [Cases: Equity 139.] [Blacks Law 8th]

prayer in aid. See AID PRAYER. [Blacks Law 8th]

prayer for relief. A request addressed to the court and appearing at the end of a pleading; esp., a request for specific relief or damages. — Often shortened to prayer. — Also termed demand for relief. See AD DAMNUM CLAUSE. [Cases: Federal Civil Procedure 680; Pleading 72. C.J.S. Pleading §§ 110–115.] “The prayer for relief.The…

prayer conference. See CHARGE CONFERENCE. [Blacks Law 8th]

praxis (prak-sis). [Greek “doing; action”] In critical legal studies, practical action; the practice of living the ethical life in conjunction and in cooperation with others. [Blacks Law 8th]

pratique (pra-teekorprat-ik). Maritime law. A license allowing a vessel to trade in a particular country or port after complying with quarantine requirements or presenting a clean bill of health. [Blacks Law 8th]