Initialism of parish priest.
A guide to PP
• Initialism of polypropylene.
• Initialism of precocious puberty.
• Abbreviation of prone positioning (“proning”).
• Abbreviation of performance points.
• Initialism of prepositional phrase.
• Initialism of postpositional phrase.
• Initialism of past participle.
• Initialism of power play.
• Initialism of promenade position.
• Initialism of pussy pass.
• Initialism of pee-pee (“penis or vagina”).
• Initialism of public parking.
• Initialism of planning permission.
• Initialism of public prosecutor.
(Proper noun) Initialism of PowerPoint.
• Initialism of PayPal.
• Initialism of Planned Parenthood.
• Initialism of Puzzle Pirates.
• Initialism of Partido Popular (“People's Party”): a conservative and Christian democratic political party in Spain.
(Phrase) Initialism of play or pay.
Why PP is relevant in U.S. law
PP appears in U.S. legal practice across multiple practice areas. Knowing what it means — and when it applies — can determine the outcome of motions, filings, and negotiations. For non-lawyers, the value of looking up a precise definition is that legal terms often carry meanings that differ from everyday usage; relying on the common meaning can lead to costly missteps.
When and how PP applies
In practice, PP is invoked when parties, judges, or attorneys need to identify the legal status of an issue, the rights of those involved, or the procedural step required next. The definition shown above is sourced from Wiktionary , which is widely cited in U.S. legal practice. Because U.S. law is jurisdictionally layered — federal, state, and sometimes local — the precise application of the term can vary by court, so check the controlling authority for your specific case.