An agreement made by the parties in contemplation of marriage by which the title to certain property is changed, and the property to some extent becomes tied up, and is rendered inalienable. … [Read more...] about MARRIAGE SETTLEMENT
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MASSA
In the civil law. A mass; an unwrought substance, such as gold or silver, before it is wrought into cups or other articles. Dig. 47, 2, 52, 14; Fleta, lib. 2, c 60, … [Read more...] about MASSA
MARRIED WOMAN
A woman who has a husband living and not divorced; a feme covert. … [Read more...] about MARRIED WOMAN
MASSACHUSETTS
One of the original states of the United States of America. … [Read more...] about MASSACHUSETTS
MARSHAL
In old English law. The title borne by several officers of state and of the law, of whom the most important were the following: (1) The earl marshal, who presided in the court of chivalry; (2) the marshal of the king's house, or knight marshal, whose special authority was in the king's palace, to hear causes between members of the household, and punish faults committed within … [Read more...] about MARSHAL