/adv. Latin. By or through itself. Standing alone; on its own merits; without need for reference to outside facts. The opposite of per quod. n. person An entity, such as an individual, or, under law, an incorporated group with certain legal rights and responsibilities; a human being; the live body of a human being. See also natural person. personal holding company See company. personal judgment Seejudgment. personal notice Seenotice