A contract or agreement by which one, who is the lender, lends to another, who is the borrower, a certain sum of money, upon condition that if the thing upon which the loan has been made, should be lost by any peril of the sea, or vis major, the lender shall not be repaid, unless what remains shall be equal to the sum borrowed; and if the thing arrive in safety, or in case it … [Read more...] about MARITIME LOAN
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MARLBRIDGE, STATUTE OF
An English statute enacted in 1267 (52 Hen. III.) at Marlbridge, (now called "Marlborough,") where parliament was then sitting. It related to land tenures, and to procedure, and to unlawful and excessive distresses. … [Read more...] about MARLBRIDGE, STATUTE OF
MARITIME PROFIT
mar. law. The French writers use the term maritime profit to signify any profit derived from a maritime lean. Vide Interest maritime. … [Read more...] about MARITIME PROFIT
Marq. Elder’s Advisor
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MARITUS
Latin: A husband; a married man. Calvin. … [Read more...] about MARITUS