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
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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
IN MORTUA MANU
Latin meaning In a dead hand. Property owned by religious societies was said to be held in mortua manu, or in mortmain, since religious men were civiliter mortui. 1B1. Comm. 479; Tayl. Gloss. … [Read more...] about IN MORTUA MANU
IN NOMINE DEI, AMEN
In the name of God, Amen. A solemn introduction, anciently used In wills and many other instruments. The translation is often used in wills at the present day. … [Read more...] about IN NOMINE DEI, AMEN