The entry on the record where a party was in mercy was, "Idea in misericordia," etc. Sometimes "misericordia" means the being quit of all amercements. … [Read more...] about IN MISERICORDIA
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IN PACE DEI ET REGIS
In the peace of God and the king. Fleta, lib. 1, c. 31, … [Read more...] about IN PACE DEI ET REGIS
IN MITIORI SENSU
In the milder sense; in the less aggravated acceptation. In actions of slander, it was formerly the rule that if the words alleged would admit of two constructions, they should be taken in the less injurious and defamatory sense, or in mitiori sensu. … [Read more...] about IN MITIORI SENSU
IN MODUM ASSISAE
In the manner or form of an assize. Bract fol. 183b. In modum jurates, in manner of a jury. Id. fol. 181b. … [Read more...] about IN MODUM ASSISAE
IN MORA
In default; literally, In delay. In the civil law, a borrower who omits or refuses to return the thing loaned at the proper time is said to be in mora. Story, Bailm 254, 259. In Scotch law. A creditor who has begun without completing diligence necessary for attaching the property of his debtor is said to be in mora. Bell. … [Read more...] about IN MORA