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1. Paralysis
Loss of voluntary movement (motor function). Paralysis that affects only one muscle or limb is partial paralysis, also known as palsy; paralysis of all muscles is total paralysis, as may occur in cases of botulism .
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2. PCP/CP
Definition:Pentachlorphenol (PCP) is prohibited by the German Prohibited Chemicals Order of 14.10.93 and may only be used in leather processing in amounts up to the prescribed limit of 5 mg/kg.
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3. Peremptory Challenge:A challenge to a particular juror that requires no reason. Normally an attorney has a limited number of these challenges.
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4. PEREMPTORY CHALLENGE:-A challenge to a particular juror that requires no reason. Normally an attorney has a limited number of these challenges.
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5. PERSONAL PROPERTY
Defined by the law as "things movable." This is distinguished from the term "real property," which includes things such as trees, buildings and land.
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6. Personal Property:
Defined by the law as "things movable." This is distinguished from the term "real property," which includes things such as trees, buildings and land.
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7. Petcock:
The fuel valve, usually found on the side of the gas tank.
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8. PETCOCK
The fuel valve, usually found on the side of the gas tank.
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9. Petcock
The fuel valve, usually found on the side of the gas tank.
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10. PETITION-A formal request that the court take some action; a complaint.
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11. Petition
A formal request that the court take some action; a complaint.
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12. Pharmacy:A location where prescription drugs are sold. A pharmacy is, by law, constantly supervised by a licensed pharmacist.
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13. PILLION (or P
Definition:Pad)
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14. Pillion (or P-Pad)
A small cushion designed for carrying a passenger mounted behind a solo saddle.
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15. Pillion or P-Pad:
A small cushion designed for carrying a passenger mounted behind a solo saddle.
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16. PLAINTIFF-The party bringing the case against another.
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17. Plaintiff
The party bringing the case against another.
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18. Pleading:
The process of making formal, written statements by the litigants. All papers filed with the court are collectively referred to as "pleadings."
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19. PLEADING:The process of making formal, written statements by the litigants. All papers filed with the court are collectively referred to as "pleadings."
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20. PMS:-(Parked Motorcycle Syndrome)
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21. PMS- (Parked Motorcycle Syndrome)
A condition suffered by male or female when they can't ride their motorcycle due to bad weather.
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22. PRECEDENT:The value that a completed case has on deciding future cases.
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23. Precedent:
The value that a completed case has on deciding future cases.
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24. Pro Se
Definition:On one's own behalf; not using an attorney.
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25. PRO SE
Definition:On one's own behalf; not using an attorney.
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26. Probability
The likelihood that something will happen. For example, a probability of less than .05 indicates that the probability of something occurring by chance alone is less than 5 in 100, or 5 percent. This level of probability is usually taken as the level of biologic significance, so a higher incidence may be considered meaningful. The abbreviation for probability is P.
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27. PROCESS SERVING
The method by which a defendant in a lawsuit is notified that a plaintiff has filed a suit against him.
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28. Process Serving:The method by which a defendant in a lawsuit is notified that a plaintiff has filed a suit against him.
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29. PRODUCT LIABILITY
Definition:A type of strict liability in which the manufacturer or seller is strictly liable for injuries caused by defective products.
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30. Product Liability:-A type of strict liability in which the manufacturer or seller is strictly liable for injuries caused by defective products.
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31. ProFoam-Viscous substance which hardens instantly on impact. Excellent shock absorption in all thermal conditions.
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32. ProSafe:Integral polyurethane foam with an open-cell structure and a closed-cell outer skin. Resists the influence of the environ ment. Used in protectors.
Submitted on Sunday, July 04, 2010 5:25:53 AM

33. Prospective
Definition:Looking forward. A prospective study or a prospective clinical trial is one in which the participants are identified and then followed forward in time.
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34. PUNITIVE DAMAGES:
Damages given for the purpose of punishing the defendant.
Submitted on Wednesday, June 11, 2008 5:25:53 AM

35. Punitive Damages
Definition:Damages given for the purpose of punishing the defendant.
Submitted on Wednesday, April 16, 2008 5:25:53 AM

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