contracts. A compensation paid for the use and risk of money loaned on respondentia and bottomry; provided the money be loaned and put in risk, there is no limit as to the amount which may be lawfully charged by the lender. … [Read more...] about MARINE INTEREST
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MARITAL PROPERTY
The property that is accumulated by the spouses during the marriage, also referred to as community property in some states. State law governs what is to be included within marital property and may include exclusions, such as inheritance. … [Read more...] about MARITAL PROPERTY
MARINE LEAGUE
A measure equal to the twentieth part of a degree. Bouch. Inst. n. 1845, not. Vide Cannon Shot; Sea. … [Read more...] about MARINE LEAGUE
MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
See divorce agreement … [Read more...] about MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
MARINER
A seaman or sailor; one engaged in navigating vessels upon the sea. … [Read more...] about MARINER