Legal Definitions - Per

The term "Per" is used in legal and general contexts to convey several meanings, primarily:

• According to or in accordance with: It indicates that something is done or understood based on a particular document, rule, or agreement.
• By means of or through: It can describe the method or channel by which an action is carried out.
• For each or for every: It is used to express a rate, ratio, or distribution for individual units.

Here are some examples illustrating the use of "Per":

• Example 1 (According to): "The court's judgment was rendered per the findings presented in the jury's verdict."

  Explanation: This means the court's decision was made in accordance with or based on the specific conclusions reached by the jury.

• Example 2 (By means of): "All official correspondence from the attorney's office is sent per electronic mail, unless otherwise specified."

  Explanation: Here, "per" indicates that electronic mail is the method or channel through which the official correspondence is transmitted.

• Example 3 (For each): "The new city ordinance imposes a fine of $100 per day for each instance of illegal parking."

  Explanation: In this context, "per" signifies that the $100 fine applies individually to each day that an illegal parking violation occurs.