In old English law. The great council; the general council of the realm; afterwards called "parliament." 1 Bl. Comm. 148; 1 Reeve, Eng. Law, 62; Spelman. The king's great council of barons and prelates. Spelman; Crabb, Com. Law, 228. … [Read more...] about MAGNUM CONCILIUM
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MAILABLE
Suitable or admissible for transmission by the mail; belonging to the classes of articles which, by the laws and postal regulations, may be sent by post. … [Read more...] about MAILABLE
MAGNUS ROTULUS STATUTORUM
The great statute roll. The first of the English statute rolls, beginning with Magna Charta, and ending with Edward III. Hale, Com. Law, 16, 17. … [Read more...] about MAGNUS ROTULUS STATUTORUM
MAILBOX RULE
A contract law term or exception which permits the acceptance of an offer valid as of the posting, e.g. once deposited with the U.S. Post Office the offer is deemed to have been accepted. This makes an exception to the rule that acceptance can only occur when the offeree directly communicates with the offeror … [Read more...] about MAILBOX RULE
MAGNUSON-MOSS WARRANTY ACT
A federal law which requires consumers to be given warranties that are clear and easy to understand. … [Read more...] about MAGNUSON-MOSS WARRANTY ACT