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MAITRE

Fr. In French maritime law. Master; the master or captain of a vessel. Ord. Mar. liv. 2, tit 1, art. 1. … [Read more...] about MAITRE

MAJORITY SHAREHOLDER

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A shareholder who owns greater than 50% of a company's outstanding shares. … [Read more...] about MAJORITY SHAREHOLDER

MALA GRAMMATICA NON VITIAT CHARTAM

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Latin, meaning Bad grammar does not vitiate a deed. … [Read more...] about MALA GRAMMATICA NON VITIAT CHARTAM

Latin: In Roman law. The majesty, sovereign authority, or supreme prerogative of the state or prince. Also a shorter form of the expression "crimen majestaUs," or "crimen Icesce majestaUs," an offense against sovereignty, or against the safety or organic life of the Roman people; i.e., high treason. … [Read more...] about MAJESTAS

MAJORITY VOTING

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Also known as majority vote or the majority rule. As opposed to cumulative voting. … [Read more...] about MAJORITY VOTING

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