The practice of buying and selling. … [Read more...] about MERCATURE
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MERCIMONIATUS ANGLIAE
In old records. The impost of England upon mer chandise. Cowell. Mercis appellatio ad res mobiles tan tvm pertinet. The term "merchandise" belongs to movable things only. Dig. 50, 16, 66. Mercis appellatione homines uon con tineri. Men are not included under the denomination of "merchandise." Dig. 50, 16, 207. … [Read more...] about MERCIMONIATUS ANGLIAE
MERCEDARY
A hirer; one that hires. … [Read more...] about MERCEDARY
MERCY
(A) Practice. To be in mercy, signifies to be liable to punishment at the discretion of the judge. In practice. The arbitrament of the king or Judge in punishing offenses not directly censured by law. Jacob. So, "to be in mercy" signifies to be amerced or fined for bringing or defending an unjust suit, or to be liable to punishment In the discretion of the court. (B) crim. law. … [Read more...] about MERCY
MERCENARIUS
A hireling or servant. Jacob. … [Read more...] about MERCENARIUS