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Parsonages or spiritual livings united to the tables of religious houses, and called "mensal benefices" amongst the canonists. Cowell. … [Read more...] about MENSALIA

A non-binding legal document that reduces the agreement between the parties to paper and states a desire to entire into a formal agreement upon the stated terms. … [Read more...] about MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

Latin: In the civil and old English law. A month. Mensis vetitus, the prohibited month; fence month, (q. v.) … [Read more...] about MENSIS

A document that sets forth the terms of agreement between parties on an issue and is usually an informal understanding that will later be included in a formalized and more comprehensive writing. … [Read more...] about MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU)

In the civil law. A measurer of land; a surveyor. Dig. 11, 6; Id. 50, 6, 6; Cod. 12, 28. … [Read more...] about MENSOR