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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

Literally, matter in the country; matter of fact, as distinguished from matter of law, or matter of record. Steph. Pl. 197. Vide Country. … [Read more...] about MATTER IN PAY

To enter as a student in a university. Matrimonia debent esse libera. Marriages ought to be free. A maxim of the civil law. 2 Kent, Comm. 102. … [Read more...] about MATRICULATE

pleading. Matter which goes in denial of a declaration, and Dot in avoidance of it. … [Read more...] about MATTER OF FACT

Of or pertaining to matrimony or the estate of marriage. Matrimonial causes. In English ecclesiastical law. Causes of action or injuries respecting the rights of marriage. One of the three divisions of causes or injuries cognizable by the ecclesiastical courts, comprising suits for jactitation of marriage, and for restitution of conjugal rights, divorces, and suits for alimony. … [Read more...] about MATRIMONIAL