Timber; wood suitable for building purposes. … [Read more...] about MAEREMIUM
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MAGNA ASSISA ELIGENDA
An ancient writ to summon four lawful knights before the justices of assize, there to choose twelve others, with themselves to constitute the grand assise or great jury, to try the matter of right. The trial by grand assize was instituted by Henry II. in parliament, as an alternative to the duel in a writ of right Abolished by 3 & 4 Wm. IV. c. 27. Wharton. … [Read more...] about MAGNA ASSISA ELIGENDA
MACHINATION
Contriving a plot or conspiracy. The act of planning or contriving a scheme for executing some purpose, particularly an evil purpose; an artful design formed with deliberation. … [Read more...] about MACHINATION
MAFIA
Organized crime. A group of criminals who use violence, extortion and threats in order to carry on a criminal enterprise through the wrongful influence of businesses, politicians and others. … [Read more...] about MAFIA
MAGNA AVERIA
In old pleading. Great beasts, as horses, oxen, etc. Cro. Jac. 580. … [Read more...] about MAGNA AVERIA