The daily distributions of meat and drink to the canons and other members of cathedral churches for their present subsistence. Cowell. … [Read more...] about MANUALIA BENEFICIA
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MANUALIS OBEDIENTIA
Sworn obedience or submission upon oath. Cowell. … [Read more...] about MANUALIS OBEDIENTIA
MANSLAUGHTER
In criminal law. The unlawful killing of another without malice, either express or implied; which may be either voluntarily, upon a sudden heat, or involuntarily, but in the commission of some unlawful act. 1 Hale, P. C. 466; 4 Bl. Comm. 191. Manslaughter is the unlawful killing of a human creature without malice, either express or implied, and without any mixture of … [Read more...] about MANSLAUGHTER
MANUCAPTIO
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
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