PRIESTARE
\pˈiː ɹˈa͡ɪ ˈɛste͡ə], \pˈiː ɹˈaɪ ˈɛsteə], \p_ˈiː ɹ_ˈaɪ ˈɛ_s_t_eə]\
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Lat. In Roman law. "Prcestare" meant to make good, and, when used in conjunction with the words "dare," "facere," "oportere," denoted obligations of a personal character, as opposed to real rights. Praestat cautela quam medela. Prevention Is better than cure. Co. Litt. 3046. Praesumatnr pro justitia sententiae. The presumption should be in favor of the justice of a sentence. Best, Ev. Introd. 42. Praesumitur pro legitimatione. The presumption is in favor of legitimacy. 1 Bl. Comm. 457; 5 Coke, 986. Praesumitur pro negante. It is presumed for the negative. The rule of tlje house of lords when the numbers are equal on a motion. Wharton.
By Henry Campbell Black
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