PAIS, PAYS
\pˈa͡ɪz], \pˈaɪz], \p_ˈaɪ_z]\
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Pr. The country; the neighborhood. A trial per pais signifies a trial by the country; that is, by jury. An assurance by matter in pais is an assurance transacted between two or more private persons "iu the country;" that is, upon the very spot to be transferred. Matter in pais signifies matter of fact, probably because matters of fact are triable by the country; t. e
By Henry Campbell Black
