Law Dictionary Definitions

process,n.1. The proceedings in any action or prosecution <due process of law>.2. A summons or writ, esp. to appear or respond in court <service of process>. — Also termed judicial process; legal process. [Cases: Federal Civil Procedure 401; Process 1, 3. C.J.S. Process §§ 2–3.] “Process is so denominated because it proceeds or issues forth…

proceres (pros-<<schwa>>-reez). [Latin] Nobles; lords. See DOMUS PROCERUM. [Blacks Law 8th]

proceeds and avails.The cash-surrender value of a life-insurance policy, together with values built up since the policy’s issue date and the benefits payable on maturity and at the death of the insured. [Blacks Law 8th]

prohibited degree.See DEGREE. [Blacks Law 8th]

prohibited and reserved trademark.See TRADEMARK. [Blacks Law 8th]

prohibit,vb.1. To forbid by law. 2. To prevent or hinder. [Blacks Law 8th]

pro hac vice (proh hahk vee-chay or hak vI-see also hahk vees). [Latin] For this occasion or particular purpose. • The phrase usu. refers to a lawyer who has not been admitted to practice in a particular jurisdiction but who is admitted there temporarily for the purpose of conducting a particular case. — Abbr. p.h.v.…

progressive tax.See TAX. [Blacks Law 8th]

progressive loss.See LOSS. [Blacks Law 8th]

pro gravitate admissi (proh grav-<<schwa>>-tay-tee ad-mis-I). [Latin] Hist. According to the gravity of the offense. [Blacks Law 8th]