crim. law. A Latin expression, to signify bad or unskillful practice in a physician or other professional person, as a midwife, whereby the health of the patient is injured. … [Read more...] about MALA PRAXIS
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MAINTAIN
To maintain an action or suit is to commence or institute it; the term imports the existence of a cause of action. Boutiller v. The Milwaukee, 8 Minn. 105, (Gil. 80, 81.) … [Read more...] about MAINTAIN
MAJO
Military language. The lowest of the staff officers; a degree higher than captain. … [Read more...] about MAJO
MAJUS JUS
In old practice. Greater right or more right A plea in the old real actions. 1 Reeve, Eng. Law, 476. Majus jus merum, more mere right Bract fol. 31. … [Read more...] about MAJUS JUS
MAINTAIN AN ACTION
To continue a lawsuit and litigate through and until its conclusion. … [Read more...] about MAINTAIN AN ACTION