Fr. Next. A term somewhat used in modern law, and more frequently in the old law; as prochein ami, prochein cousin. Co. Litt. 10. —~Prochein ami. Next friend. As an infant cannot legally sue in his own name, the action must be brought by his prochein ami; that is, . some friend os being his guardian) who will appear as plaintiff in his name.—Prochein avoidance. Next vacancy. A power to ap-