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See competence, the ability of a person to be rational, to express themselves and fitness to be able to give testimony in court or to be a party to a contract. It may include the person's ability to appreciate the consequences of one's actions. … [Read more...] about MENTAL COMPETENCE

In Spanish law. Preferred; advanced. White, New Recop. L 3, tit 10, c. 1, … [Read more...] about MEJORADO

A slip or small piece of land. … [Read more...] about MEMBRUM

In medical jurisprudence. A kind of mental unsoundness characterized by extreme depression of spirits, ill grounded fears, delusions, and brooding over one particular subject or train of ideas. Webster. See Insanity. … [Read more...] about MELANCHOLIA

In French law. A document in the form of a petition, by which appeals to the court of cassation are initiated. … [Read more...] about MEMOIRE