Lat. In the civil law. The mother or mistress of a family. A chaste woman, married or single. Calvin. … [Read more...] about MATER-FAMILIAS
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MATERIA
Latin: In the civil law. Materials; as distinguished from species, or the form given by labor and skill. Dig. 41, 1, 7, 7 12; Fleta, lib. 3, c. 2, … [Read more...] about MATERIA
MATERIAL
Important; more or less necessary; having influence or effect; going to the merits; having to do with matter, as distinguished from form. An allegation is said to be material when it forms a substantive part of the case presented by the pleading. Evidence offered in a cause, or a question propounded, is material when it is relevant and goes to the substantial matters in … [Read more...] about MATERIAL
MATERIAL ALLEGATION
An allegation against a defendant that is of substance, pertinent and relevant to the case against the defendant. An important part of a plaintiff's case. … [Read more...] about MATERIAL ALLEGATION
MATERIAL ALTERATION
A modification to a clause or words in a document that change its meaning to a meaningful degree. … [Read more...] about MATERIAL ALTERATION