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MEMBER OF CONGRESS

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A member of the senate or house of representatives of the United States. 2. During the session of congress they are privileged from arrest, except for treason, felony, or breach of the peace; they receive a compensation of eight dollars per day while in session, besides mileage. 3. They are authorized to frank letters and receive them free of postage for sixty days before, … [Read more...] about MEMBER OF CONGRESS

MEGBOTE

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In Saxon law. A recompense for the murder of a relation. MEIGNE, or MAISNADER. In old English law. A family. … [Read more...] about MEGBOTE

MEMBER OF HOUSEHOLD

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A dependent who may be claimed for tax purposes by the head of household who files a tax return. … [Read more...] about MEMBER OF HOUSEHOLD

MEIGNE, OR MAISNADER

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In old English law. A family. … [Read more...] about MEIGNE, OR MAISNADER

MEMBERS

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In English law. Places where a custom house has been kept of old time, with officers or deputies in attendance; and they are lawful places of exportation or importation. 1 Ohit Com. Law, 726. … [Read more...] about MEMBERS

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