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In old English law. Goods taken in the hands of an apprehended thief. The same as "mainour," (q. v.) … [Read more...] about MANNOPUS

A warlike instrument for casting stones against the walls of a castle. Cowell. … [Read more...] about MANGONELLUS

A horse. Cowell. … [Read more...] about MANNUS

Lat. In Roman law. A purchaser; one who took the article sold in his hand; a formality observed in certain sales. Calvin. A farmer of the public taxes. … [Read more...] about MANCEPS

(A) practice. A judicial command or precept issued by a court or magistrate, directing the proper officer to enforce a judgment, sentence or decree. (B) Mandatum or commission, contracts. Sir William Jones defines a mandate to be a bailment of goods without reward, to be carried from place to place, or to have some act performed about them. Jones' Bailm. 52; 2 Ld. Raym. 909, … [Read more...] about MANDATE