Pater noster.—Our Father; the Lord’s prayer.

Pater patriæ.—Father of his country.

Patois.—A provincial dialect.

Pax in bello.—Peace in war.

Peccavi.—I have sinned.

Penchant.—An inclination; a leaning toward.

Pendente lite.—While the suit is pending.

Penetralia.—Secret recesses.

Per aspera ad astra.—Through trials to glory.

Per capita.—By the head; equal division.