GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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‖Pais (pȧˌḗˈ), n. [OF. puïs, F. pays, country.] (O. E. Law) The country; the people of the neighborhood.
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☞ A trial per pais is a trial by the country, that is, by a jury; and matter in pais is matter triable by the country, or jury.
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