A woman who has a husband living and not divorced; a feme covert. … [Read more...] about MARRIED WOMAN
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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
MAST
To fatten with mast, (acorns, etc.) 1 Leon. 186. … [Read more...] about MAST
MARSHALING
Arranging, ranking, or disposing in order; particularly, in the case of a group or series of conflicting claims or interests, arranging them in such an order of sequence, or so directing the manner of their satisfaction, as shall secure justice to all persons concerned and the largest possible measure of satisfaction to each. See sub titles infra. Marshaling assets. In equity. … [Read more...] about MARSHALING