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MERCEN-LAGE
The law of the Mercians. One of the three principal systems of laws which prevailed in England about the beginning of the eleventh century. It was observed in many of the midland counties, and those 'bordering on the principality of Wales. 1 Bl. Comm. 65. … [Read more...] about MERCEN-LAGE
MERE
This is the French word for mother. It is frequently used as, in ventre sa mere, which signifies; a child unborn, or in the womb. … [Read more...] about MERE
Mercer L. Rev.
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MERE MOTION
The free and voluntary act of a party himself, done without the suggestion or influence of another person, is said to be done of his mere motion, ea mero motu, (g. v.) Brown. The phrase is used of an interference of the courts of law, who will, under some circumstances, of their own motion, object to an irregularity in the proceedings, though no objection has been taken to the … [Read more...] about MERE MOTION