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In old English law. Peace; whence mundbryc, a breach of the peace. … [Read more...] about MUND

A receiving Into favor and protection. Cowell. … [Read more...] about MUNDBYRD, MUNDEBURDE

In old French law. A tribute paid by a church or monastery to their seignorial avone and vidames, as the price of protecting them. Steph. Lect 236. … [Read more...] about MUNDIUM

A fine or final satisfaction, anciently given to the king by the bishops, that they might have power to make their wills, and that they might have the probate of other men's wills, and the granting of administration. 2 Inst 291. Mnlta fidem promissa levant. Many promises lessen confidence. Brown v. Castles, II Cush. (Mass.) 350. Mnlta ignoramus qnse nobis non late rent si … [Read more...] about MULTA, OR MULTURA EPISCOPL

In the early ages of the feudal law, this was the name given to the grants of land made by a king or chieftain to his followers, which were held by no certain tenure, but merely at the will of the lord. Afterwards they became life-estates, and then hereditary, and were called first "benefices." and then "feuds." See Wright Ten. 19. … [Read more...] about MUNERA