Par in United States
Par Definition
In common law. Equal. It is used to denote a state of equality or equal value. An equality of actual with nominal value. 9 Baxt. (Tenn.) 410, 99 Miss. 859; 35 L. R. A. (N. S.) 791; 156 N. Y. 363, 50 N. E. 973. Bills of exchange, stocks, and the like, are at par when they sell for their nominal value; above par, or below par, when they sell for more or less.
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In common law. Equal. It is used to denote a state of equality or equal value. An equality of actual with nominal value. 9 Baxt. (Tenn.) 410, 99 Miss. 859; 35 L. R. A. (N. S.) 791; 156 N. Y. 363, 50 N. E. 973. Bills of exchange, stocks, and the like, are at par when they sell for their nominal value; above par, or below par, when they sell for more or less.
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This definition of Par is based on The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary. This entry needs to be proofread.