The act of liberating a slave from bondage and giving him freedom. In a wider sense, releasing or delivering one person from the power or control of another. Manumittere idem est quod estra manum vel potestatem ponere. Co. Litt. 137. To manumit is the same as to place beyond hand and power. … [Read more...] about MANUMISSION
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MANTU BREVI
Lat. With a short hand. A term used in the civil law, signifying shortly; directly; by the shortest , course; without circuity. … [Read more...] about MANTU BREVI
MANUNG, OR MONUNG
In old English law. The district within the jurisdiction of a reeve, apparently so called from his power to exercise therein one of his chief functions, viz., to exact (amanian) all fines. … [Read more...] about MANUNG, OR MONUNG
MANU FORTI
Latin: With strong hand. A term used in old writs of trespass. Manu forti et cum multitudine gentium, with strong hand and multitude of people. Reg. Orig. 183. … [Read more...] about MANU FORTI
MANUPES
In old English law. A foot of full and legal measure. … [Read more...] about MANUPES