In Saxon law. A recompense or satisfaction for the slaying or murder of a kinsman. Spelman. … [Read more...] about MAEGBOTE
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MAGISTRATE’S COURT
In American law. Courts in the state of South Carolina, having exclusive jurisdiction in matters of contract of and under twenty dollars. A local court in the city of Philadelphia, possessing the criminal jurisdiction of a police court and civil jurisdiction in actions involving not more than one hundred dollars. It is not a court of record. See Const. Pa. art 4, … [Read more...] about MAGISTRATE’S COURT
MACHECOLLARE
To make a warlike device over a gate or other passage like to a grate, through which scalding water or ponderous or offensive things may be cast upon the assailants. Co. Litt 5a. … [Read more...] about MACHECOLLARE
MAERE
Famous; great; noted; as Mimere, all famous. Gibs. Camd. … [Read more...] about MAERE
MAGNA ASSISA
In old English law. The grand assize. Glanv. lib. 2, cc 11, 12. … [Read more...] about MAGNA ASSISA