epoch
epoch (ep-[schwa]k), n. 1. A period of time marked by distinctive features or noteworthy events. 2. A time when a new computation is begun; a time from which memorable dates are counted. — epochal (ep-[schwa]-k[schwa]l), adj.
epoch (ep-[schwa]k), n. 1. A period of time marked by distinctive features or noteworthy events. 2. A time when a new computation is begun; a time from which memorable dates are counted. — epochal (ep-[schwa]-k[schwa]l), adj.
special power. 1. POWER(3). 2. See limited power of appointment under POWER OF APPOINTMENT.
in pejorem partem (in p[schwa]-jor-[schwa]m pahr-t[schwa]m), adv. [Law Latin] In the worst part; on the worst side.
Clerk of the Pells. Hist. An Exchequer officer who entered tellers’ bills on the parchment rolls (pells), one for receipts and the other for disbursements. — Also termed Master of the Pells.
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atterminement ([schwa]-t[schwa]r-min-m[schwa]nt). 1. The granting of a delay for some purpose; esp., the extension of time to pay a debt. 2. The fixing of a time limit. — attermine, vb.