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MENETUM

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In old Scotch law. A stock horn; a horn made of wood, "with circles and girds of the same." Skene. … [Read more...] about MENETUM

MENTAL ILLNESS

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A disorder of the mind that causes a noticeable deficiency. … [Read more...] about MENTAL ILLNESS

MENIAL

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A servant of the lowest order; more strictly, a domestic servant living under his master's roof. Boniface t. Scott, 3 Serg. & R. (Pa.) 354. … [Read more...] about MENIAL

MENTAL INCOMPETENCE

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Not competent as a result of a mental illness or condition. … [Read more...] about MENTAL INCOMPETENCE

MENS

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Latin: Mind; Intention; meaning; understanding; will. Mens legis. The mind of the law; that is, the purpose, spirit, or intention of a law or the law generally.Mens legislatoris. The intention of the law maker.Mens rea. A guilty mind; a guilty or wrongful purpose; a criminal intent. Mens testatoris in testamentis spec tanda est. Jenk. Cent. 277. The intention of the testator is … [Read more...] about MENS

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