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That evidence which is established by a demonstration. It is used in contradistinction to moral evidence. … [Read more...] about MATHEMATICAL EVIDENCE

Matter in deed is such matter as may be proved or established by a deed or specialty. In another sense it signifies matter of fact, in contradistinction to matter of law. Co. Litt. 320; Steph. Pl. 197. … [Read more...] about MATTER IN DEED

The murder of a mother; or one who has slain his mother. The killing of a mother by the child. … [Read more...] about MATRICIDE

The subject of litigation; the matter for which a suit is brought and upon which issue is joined and in relation to which jurors are called and witnesses examined. … [Read more...] about MATTER IN DISPUTE

In the civil and old English law. A register of the admission of officers and persons entered into any body or society, whereof a list was made. Hence those who are admitted to a college or university are said to be "matriculated." Also a kind of almshouse, which had revenues appropriated to it, and was usually built near the church, whence the name was given to the church … [Read more...] about MATRICULA