A customary service or payment at the mote or court of the lord, from which some were exempted by charter or privilege. Cowell. … [Read more...]

A woman who has borne a child; a female parent; correlative to "son" or "daughter." The term may also include a woman who is pregnant. Mother-in-law. The mother of one's wife or of one's husband. … [Read more...]

In Latin socrus. The mother of one's wife, or of one's husband. … [Read more...]

Latin: By reason of death; in contemplation of death. Thus used in the phrase "Donatio mortis causa"9 (q.) Mortis momentum est ultimnm vita) momentum. The last moment of life is the moment of death. Terrill v. Public Adm'r, 4 Bradf. Sur. (N. Y.) 245, 250. … [Read more...]

(A) During a lawsuit or litigation, it is one party's request to the court for an order or action of a certain kind. Motions may be written or oral. (B) During a lawsuit, one of the parties requests that the judge make a decision (an order or ruling) so as to resolve some procedural or other issue that may have arisen during the course of the litigation. A motion can be written … [Read more...]