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Term: N.P.
Definition: N.P. stands for two different things. The first is Nisi Prius, which means a court that hears civil cases. The second is Notary Public, which is a person who can witness and certify legal documents.
N.P.
N.P. is an abbreviation that can stand for two different things:
The examples illustrate the two different meanings of N.P. The first example shows how N.P. can refer to a court that has original jurisdiction over a case. The second example shows how N.P. can refer to a person who is authorized to witness and certify the signing of legal documents. By understanding the different meanings of N.P., it is possible to use the term correctly in different contexts.