A substance produced from barley or other grain by a process of steeping in water until germination begins and then drying in a kiln, thus converting the starch into saccharine matter. See Hollender v. Magone (C. C.) 38 Fed. 915; U. S. v. Conn, 2 Ind. T. 474, 52 S. W. 38. Malt liquor. A general term including all alcoholic beverages prepared essentially by the fermentation of … [Read more...] about MALT
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MALE CREDITUS
In old English law. Unfavorably thought of; in bad repute or credit. Bract, fols. 116, 154. Maledicta est expositio quae corrum pit textum. That is a cursed interpretation which corrupts the text 4 Coke, 35 Broom, Max. 622. … [Read more...] about MALE CREDITUS
MALICIOUS FALSEHOOD
A deliberate and intentional lie or false statement designed to harm another. … [Read more...] about MALICIOUS FALSEHOOD
MAL-TOLTE
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
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