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A married woman; an elderly woman. The female superintendent of an establishment or institution, such as a hospital, an orphan asylum, etc., Is often so called. … [Read more...] about MATRON

The state or condition of a mother. 2. It is either legitimate or natural. The former is the condition of the mother who has given birth to legitimate children, while the latter is the condition of her who has given birth to illegitimate children. Maternity is always certain, while the paternity is only presumed. … [Read more...] about MATERNITY

Such a jury is impaneled to try if a woman condemned to death be with child. … [Read more...] about MATRONS, JURY OF

The rights of a pregnant female employee to having time off (maternity leave), the ability to return after leave (usually up to 12 weeks), no dismissal or change of duties of employment upon return. The law will depend upon the state as well as no general entitlement to sick pay during the period of leave. … [Read more...] about MATERNITY RIGHTS

Facts; substance as distinguished from form; the merits of a case. Matter in controversy, or in dispute. The subject of litigation; the matter for which a suit is brought and upon which issue is joined. Lee v. Watson, 1 Wall. 337, 17 L. Ed. 567. Matter in deed. Such matter as may be Sroved or established by a deed or specialty. [atter of fact, in contradistinction to matter of … [Read more...] about MATTER