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单词 per pais
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Definition of per pais in English:

per pais

adverb pəː ˈpeɪpəː ˈpeɪz
Law historical
  • Especially with reference to a criminal trial: before or by one's fellow countrymen, especially as represented by a jury. Chiefly in "trial per pais". Compare "country" and the note there.

Origin

Early 17th century; earliest use found in John Selden (1584–1654), lawyer and historical and linguistic scholar. From Anglo-Norman par pais before witnesses, before a jury from par, per through, by + pais jury.

 
 

Definition of per pais in US English:

per pais

adverb
Law historical
  • Especially with reference to a criminal trial: before or by one's fellow countrymen, especially as represented by a jury. Chiefly in "trial per pais". Compare "country" and the note there.

Origin

Early 17th century; earliest use found in John Selden (1584–1654), lawyer and historical and linguistic scholar. From Anglo-Norman par pais before witnesses, before a jury from par, per through, by + pais jury.

 
 
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