In old English practice. A writ which lay for a man taken on suspicion of felony, and the like, who could not be admitted to bail by the sheriff, or others having power to let to mainprise. Fitzh. Nat Brev. 249. … [Read more...] about MANUCAPTIO
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MANSO, OR MANSUM
In old English law. A mansion or house. Spelman. Maninm eapitale. The manor-house or lord's court. Paroch. Antiq. 150. … [Read more...] about MANSO, OR MANSUM
MANUCAPTORS
The same as mainpernors, (q. v.) … [Read more...] about MANUCAPTORS
MANSTEALING
This word is sometimes used synonymously with kidnapping. The latter is more technical. 4 Bl. Com. 219. … [Read more...] about MANSTEALING
MANUFACTORY
A building, the main or principal design or use of which is to be a place for producing articles as products of labor; not merely a place where something may be made by hand or machinery, but what in common understanding is known as a "factory." Halpin v. Insurance Co., 120 N. Y. 73, 23 N. E. 989, 8 L. R. A. 79; Schott v. Harvey, 105 Pa. 227, 51 Am. Rep. 201; Franklin F. Ins. … [Read more...] about MANUFACTORY