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
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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
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