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MARISCHAL

An officer In Scotland, who, with the lord high constable, possessed a supreme itinerant jurisdiction in all crimes committed within a certain space of the court, wherever it might happen to be. Wharton. … [Read more...] about MARISCHAL

MARITAL TORT

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A civil wrong committed by one spouse against another. … [Read more...] about MARITAL TORT

MARETTUM

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Marshy ground overflowed by the sea or great rivers. Co. Litt 5. … [Read more...] about MARETTUM

MARISCUS

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A marshy or fenny ground. Co. Litt. 5a. … [Read more...] about MARISCUS

MARITIMA ANGLIAE

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In old English law. The emolument or revenue coming to the king from the sea, which the sheriffs anciently collected, but which was afterwards granted to the admiral. Spelman. … [Read more...] about MARITIMA ANGLIAE

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