An old form of "mayor." … [Read more...] about MAIOR
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MAJORA REGALIA
The king's dignity, power, and royal prerogative, as opposed to his revenue, which is comprised in the minora regalia. 2 Steph. Comm. 475; 1 Bl. Comm. 240. Majore poena affectus qnam legibus statuta est, non est infamis. One affected with a greater punishment than is provided by law is not infamous. 4 Inst. 66. … [Read more...] about MAJORA REGALIA
MAKING LAW
In old practice. The formality of denying a plaintiff's charge under oath, in open court, with compurgators. One of the ancient methods of trial, frequently, though inaccurately, termed "waging law," or "wager of law." 3 Bl. Conim. 341. … [Read more...] about MAKING LAW
MAIRE
In old Scotch law. An officer to whom process was directed. Otherwise called "mair of fie," (fee,) and classed with the "serjand." Skene. In French law. A mayor. … [Read more...] about MAIRE
MAJORES
In Roman law and genealogical tables. The male ascendants beyond the sixth degree. In old English law. Greater persons; persons of higher condition or estate. Majori summse minor inest. In the greater sum the less is included. 2 Kent, Comm. 618; Story, Ag. … [Read more...] about MAJORES