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pais - What does it mean?

Definition of 'pais'

English

Noun

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  • (obsolete|legal) The (people of the) country.
  • Usage notes

    * A trial per pais'' is a trial by the country, i.e. by a jury; and ''matter in pais is matter triable by the country, or jury. (Webster 1913) ----