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L. Fr. In old English practice. A showing of deeds; a species of profert Cowell. MONSTRAVERUNT, WRIT OP 791 MORA MONSTRAVERUNT, WRIT OF. In English law. A writ which lies for the

This phrase, inserted in a conveyance of land immediately after the statement of the quantity of land conveyed, means that such statement is uot to be taken as a warranty of the

In Scotch law. A term nearly synonymous with “mortmain.” Bell. Lands are said to be mortified for a charitable purpose.

In Spanish law. Movables; all sorts of personal property. White, New Recop. b. 1, tit. 3, c. 1,

In old English law. Peace; whence mundbryc, a breach of the peace.

A building or institution for the cultivation of science or the exhibition of curiosities or works of art. The term “museum” embraces not only collections of curiosities for the entertain- ment of

A person who borrows personal chattels to be consumed by him and returned to the lender in kind and quantity ; the borrower in a contract of mutuum.

A more comprehensive term than “machine;” Including the appur- tenances necessary to the working of a machine. Seavey v. Central Mut. F. Ins. Co., Ill Mass. 540.

A public officer belonging to the civil organization of the state, and invested with powers and functions which may be either judicial, legislative, or executive. But the term is commonly used in

A brasier’s shop, or, perhaps, a house. Cowell.

Forsworn, by making false oath with hand (main) on book. Used In the north of England. BrownL 4; Hob. 125.

Full age; the age at which, by law, a person is entitled to the manage- ment of his own affairs and to the enjoyment of civic rights. The opposite of minority. Also

In the civil law. Waste; damage; tort; injury. Dig. 5, 18, 1.

In reference to the treatment of his patient by a surgeon, this term signifies improper or unskillful treatment ; it may result either from ignorance, neglect, or willfulness; but the word does

Lat In Roman law. Certain classes of things which could not be aliened or transferred except by means of a certain formal ceremony of conveyance called “maneipatio,” (q. v.) These included laud,

In old English law. To buy in a market

In criminal law. The unlawful killing of another without malice, either express or implied; which may be either voluntarily, upon a sudden heat, or involuntarily, but in the commission ofsomo unlawful act

v. The primary meaning of this word is “making with the hand,” but this definition is too narrow for its present use. Its meaning has expanded as workmanship and art have advanced,

In Scotch law. A boundary line or border. Bell. The word is also used in composition; as march-dike, march-stone.

The portion which is given with a daughter in marriage. Also the power which the lord or guardian in chivalry had of disposing of his infaut ward in matrimony.