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English practice. A writ which in certain cases issues after an imperfect inquisition returned on a capias utlugatum in outlawry. This melius inquirendum commands the sheriff to summon another inquest in order that the value, of lands, may be better or more correctly ascertained. Its use is rare. … [Read more...] about MELIUS INQUIRENDUM VEL INQUIRENDO

Common contractual term to mean that both parties understand and agree the terms of a contract and that no mistake has been made in understanding what has been offered and accepted. … [Read more...] about MEETING OF THE MINDS

One of the persons constituting a partnership, association, corporation, guild, etc. One of the persons constituting a court, a legislative assembly, etc. One of the limbs or portions of the body capable of being used in fighting in self defense. Member of congress. A member of the senate or house of representatives of the United States. In popular usage, particularly the … [Read more...] about MEMBER

General name given to the set of federal and state law requiring convicted sex offenders to register with local law enforcement who make such information publicly available. Named after 7 year old Megan Kanka who was kidnapped, raped and murdered in 1994. … [Read more...] about MEGANS LAW

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