Legal Definitions - pateat universis per praesentes

PATEAT UNIVERSIS PER PRAESENTES

pateat universis per praesentes (pat-ee-at yoo-n-sis p-r pri-zen-teez). [Law Latin] Let it be open to all men by these presents.

This phrase is often used in legal documents to indicate that the information contained within is available to anyone who reads the document.

Example 1: "Pateat universis per praesentes that John Smith is the rightful owner of the property located at 123 Main Street."

Example 2: "Let it be known to all men by these presents that Jane Doe has been appointed executor of the estate of John Smith."

In both examples, the phrase "pateat universis per praesentes" is used to indicate that the information contained within the document is available to anyone who reads it. This is important in legal documents to ensure that all parties involved have access to the same information.