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
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MAGNA AVERIA
In old pleading. Great beasts, as horses, oxen, etc. Cro. Jac. 580. … [Read more...] about MAGNA AVERIA
MACHINE
In patent law. Any contrivance used to' regulate or augment force or motion; more properly, a complex structure, consisting of a combination, or peculiar modification, of the mechanical powers. The term "machine," in patent law, includes every mechanical device, or combination of mechanical powers and devices, to perform some function and produce a certain effect or result. But … [Read more...] about MACHINE
MAGIC
In English statutes. Witchcraft and sorcery. … [Read more...] about MAGIC
MAGNA CARTA
Latin meaning great charter. A document created in 1215 A.D. by subjects and feudal barons of the King of England which limited the powers of the King of England by law and protected their rights and liberties. … [Read more...] about MAGNA CARTA