A warlike engine to batter and beat down walls. … [Read more...] about MALVEISA
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MALFETRIA
In Spanish law. Offense. White, New Recop. b. 2, tit. 19, c 1, … [Read more...] about MALFETRIA
MALITIA SUPPLET AESATEM
Latin, meaning Malice supplies age. … [Read more...] about MALITIA SUPPLET AESATEM
MALVERSATIO
French law. This word is applied to all punishable faults committed in the exercise of an office, such as corruptions, exactions, extortions and larceny. Merl. Repert. b. t. … [Read more...] about MALVERSATIO
MALA PROHIBITA
Those things which are prohibited by law, and therefore unlawful. 2. A distinction was formerly made in respect of contracts, between mala prohibita and mala in se; but that distinction has been exploded, and, it is now established that when the provisions of an act of the legislature have for their object the protection of the public, it makes no difference with respect to … [Read more...] about MALA PROHIBITA