Proper pivot flank in column, is that which, when wheeled up to, preserves the divisions of the line in the natural order, and to their proper front. The other may be called the reverse flank. In column, divisions cover and dress to the proper pivot flank; to the left when the right is in front; and to the right when the left is in front.
PROPLASM. See [Mould].
PROPORTION, (Proportion, Fr.) The relation which parts have among themselves, and to the whole.
PROPOSER une personne pour une charge, Fr. To recommend a person for a situation.
PROPOSITION, (Proposition, Fr.) in geometry, the declaration of a truth which is proved by demonstration. Such are the propositions in Euclid’s Elements. Propositions are divided into Problems and Theorems.
PROPREFECT, among the Romans, the prefect’s lieutenant, whom he commissioned to do any part of his duty in his place.
PROPRETE des soldats, Fr. Cleanliness required in soldiers. See [Serjeant].
PROPRETOR, the same in his relative capacity as proconsul among the Romans. He was a magistrate who, after having discharged the office of pretor at home, was sent into a province to act in the same capacity.
PROQUESTOR, among the Romans, the questor’s lieutenant, who discharged his office in his stead.
To PROSECUTE, to carry on. Hence to prosecute the war.