Fr. In old French law. A term said to have arisen from the usurious gains of the Jews and Lombards in their management of the public revenue. Steph. Lect 372. … [Read more...] about MAL-TOLTE
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MALEDICTION
A curse, which was anciently annexed to donations of lands made te churches or religious houses, against those who should violate their rights. Cowell. … [Read more...] about MALEDICTION
MALICIOUS INJURY
To deliberately harm or to injure another out of ill will, hatred or with bad intentions. … [Read more...] about MALICIOUS INJURY
MALTREATMENT
In reference to the treatment of his patient by a surgeon, this term signifies improper or unskillful treatment; it may result either from ignorance, neglect, or willfulness; but the word does not necessarily imply that the conduct of the surgeon, in his treatment of the patient, is either willfully or grossly careless. Com. v. Hackett, 2 Allen (Mass.) 142. MALUM, n. Lat. In … [Read more...] about MALTREATMENT
MALEFACTION
A crime; an offense. … [Read more...] about MALEFACTION