prize

  • 111prize court — A court which administers prize law, adjudicating the right to property as prize of war. An anomaly in jurisprudence as a domestic court administering law of the nations. 56 Am J1st War § 182. Having taken goods of the enemy, the captors have a… …

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  • 112prize court — noun 1. : a court having jurisdiction to adjudge upon captures at sea in time of war 2. : a court having jurisdiction over seizures by revenue officers and other officials with similar authority * * * a court whose function it is to adjudicate on …

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  • 113prize-winner — noun a winner of a prize. Derivatives prize winning adjective …

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  • 114Prize Tournament — An SCA tournament where the winner is chosen by a tally of points or from the outcome of a successive round elimination tournament, known sometimes as ‘single ’ or ‘double elimination tournaments. The most prestigious prize tournaments are the… …

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  • 115prize-winning */ — UK / US adjective used for describing someone or something that has won an important prize a prize winning writer/novel …

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  • 116prize money — /ˈpraɪz mʌni/ (say pruyz munee) noun 1. money won as a prize in a competition. 2. British History a portion of the money from the sale of a prize (prize2 def. 1), especially an enemy s vessel, divided among the captors …

  • 117prize winner — /ˈpraɪz wɪnə/ (say pruyz winuh) noun a person who wins a prize in a competition, lottery, etc. –prize winning, adjective, noun …

  • 118prize fight — A pugilistic encounter or boxing match for a prize or wager. 4 Am J2d Amuse §§ 81, 86. Engaging in any fight for a prize, stake, or reward, whether in public or private and however conducted, in which the contestants intend to inflict some degree …

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  • 119prize ring rules — The rules of a prize fight. See London Prize Ring Rules …

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  • 120prize-winner — n winner, champion, cup winner, medallist, prizeman, prizewoman, dux COLLOQ. champ * * * prizeˈ winner noun • • • Main Entry: ↑prize …

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