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A prebendary. [Obs.] Bacon. Dignitary prebend, one having jurisdiction annexed to it. -- Simple prebend, one without jurisdiction.

The limit or exterior line encompassing a place; a boundary; a confine; limit of jurisdiction or authority; -- often in the plural; as, the precincts of a state. "The precincts of light." Milton.

A prediction. [Obs.] Shak.

The office or jurisdiction of a prefect.

The office, position, or jurisdiction of a prefect; also, his official residence.

To form or utter a prediction; -- sometimes used with of. Dryden.

oned to represent the church in conjunction with the pastor. This body has a general jurisdiction over the churches under its care, and next below the provincial synod in authority.

r believed to be real or true, on evidence that is probable but not conclusive. "In contradiction to these very plausible presumptions." De Quincey.

The jurisdiction, sovereignty, rank, or estate of a prince. Thrones, princedoms, powers, dominions, I reduce. Milton.

The territory or jurisdiction of a prince; or the country which gives title to a prince; as, the principality of Wales.

s the bitter, purgative principle of senna. Gregory. Bitter principle, Principle of contradiction, etc. See under Bitter, Contradiction, etc.

a pry; also, the hold of a lever. [Written also prise.] Prize court, a court having jurisdiction of all captures made in war on the high seas. Bouvier. -- Prize fight, an exhibition contest, esp. one of pugilists, for a stake or wager. -- Prize fighter, one who fights publicly for a reward; -- applied esp. to a prof…

The right or jurisdiction of proving wills.

The office jurisdiction of a proconsul, or the term of his office.

his professions are insincere. The Indians quickly perceive the coincidence or the contradiction between professions and conduct. J. Morse.

event may be known or foretold; an indication; a sign or omen; hence, a foretelling; a prediction. That choice would inevitably be considered by the country as a prognostic of the highest import. Macaulay.

The act of foreshowing or foretelling something future by present signs; prediction.

ree or sentence; as, to pronounce sentence of death. Sternly he pronounced The rigid interdiction. Milton.

Pertaining to, or indicating, pronunciation; as, a pronouncing dictionary.

A declaration of something to come; a foretelling; a prediction; esp., an inspired foretelling. He hearkens after prophecies and dreams. Shak. Prophecy came not in old time by the will of man. 2. Pet. i. 21.