PURSUER

The name by which the complainant or plaintiff Is known in the eccle- siastical courts, and in the Scotch law.

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PUT DOWN

when a company decides to reduce the cost of an item in ordert o be competitive to increase sales. Normally the price is reduced to be the lowest in the market. It is a way to boost sales.

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PURSUIT

1. The occupation or the profession chosen. 2. To chase a person until they are captured.

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PUT IN

In practice. To place in due form before a court; to place among the records of a court

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PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS

As used in constitutional law, this right includes personal freedom, freedom of contract, exemption from oppression or invidious discrimination, the right to follow oneÕs individual preference in the choice of an occupation and the application of his energies, liberty of conscience, and the right to enjoy the domestic relations and the privileges of the family and the home. Black, Const. Law (3d Ed.) p. 544. See Ruhstrat v. People, 185 111. 133, 57 N. E. 41, 49 L R. A. 181, 76 Am. St. Rep. 30; Hooper v. California, 105 U. S. 648, 15 S. Ct. 207, 39 L. Ed. 297; ButchersÕ Union, etc., Co. v. Crescent City Live Stock, etc., Co., Ill U. S. 740, 4 Sup. Ct. 652, 28 L. Ed. 585.

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PURVEYANCE

In old English law. A providing of necessaries for the king’s house. Cowell.

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PURVEYOR

In old English law. An officer who procured or purchased articles needed for the king’s use at an arbitrary price. In the statute 36 Edw. III. c. 2, this is called a “lieignous nome” (heinous or hateful name,) and changed to that of “deflator.” Barring. Ob. St. 289.

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PURVIEW

That part of a statute commencing with the words “Be it enacted,” and continuing as far as the repealing clause; and hence, the design, contemplation, purpose, or scope of the act. See Smith v. Hickman, Cooke (Tenn.) 337; Payne v. Conner, 3 Bibb (Ky.) 181; Hirth v. Indianapolis, 18 Ind. App. 073, 48 N. E. 876.

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PUSH

1. Internet. Data taht is sent with only an initial permission, such as regular email notififcations from various companies. 2. Manufacturing. Inventory of parts and materials to be purchased to enable production to procede.3. Marketing. Filling a sellers shelves in order to promote sales.

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