The right not to be forced to disclose at trial the confidential communications between husband and wife during marriage. Such communications are inadmissible at trial without an exception. … [Read more...] about MARITAL PRIVILEGE
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MANUTENENTIA
The old writ of maintenance. Reg. Orig. 182. … [Read more...] about MANUTENENTIA
MARCHETA
In old Scotch law. A custom for the lord of a fee to lie the first night with the bride of his tenant Abolished by Malcolm III. Spelman; 2 Bl. Comm. 83. A fine paid by the tenant for the remission of such right, originally a mark or half a mark of silver. Spelman. In old English law. A fine paid for leave to marry, or to bestow a daughter in marriage. CowelL … [Read more...] about MARCHETA
MANWORTH
In old English law. The price or value of a man's life or head. Co well. … [Read more...] about MANWORTH
MARCHIONESS
A dignity in a woman answerable to that of marquis in a man, conferred either by creation or by marriage with a marquis. Wharton. … [Read more...] about MARCHIONESS