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MEDLETUM

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In old English law. A mixing together; a medley or m£l6e; an affray or sudden encounter. An offense suddenly committed in an affray. The English word "medley" is preserved in the term "chance medley." An intermeddling, without violence, in any matter of business. Spel man. … [Read more...] about MEDLETUM

MEDIA NOX

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In old English law. Midnight Ad medium noctem, at midnight Fleta, lib. 5, c. 5, … [Read more...] about MEDIA NOX

MEDICAL EXAMINER

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The qualified public officer who is charged with investigation and analysis of deaths that occur under unnatural, unusual and suspicious circumstances. Provides the time of date and cause of death and completes a death certificate which certifies the death of a person. … [Read more...] about MEDICAL EXAMINER

MEDLEY

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An affray; a sudden or casual fighting; a hand to hand battle; a m$l6e See Chance Medley; Chaud Medley. … [Read more...] about MEDLEY

MEDIAE ET INFIRMAE MANUS HOMINES

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Men of a middle and base condition. Blount … [Read more...] about MEDIAE ET INFIRMAE MANUS HOMINES

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