Latin: In old pleading. In husband-like manner. Townsh. PL 198. … [Read more...] about MORE COLONICO
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MORTALITY CHARGE
The monthly deduction from a life insurance policy increasing as the policy holder ages. … [Read more...] about MORTALITY CHARGE
MORE OR LESS
This phrase, Inserted in a conveyance of land immediately after the statement of the quantity of land conveyed, means that such statement is not to be taken as a warranty of the quantity, but only an approximate estimate, and that the tract or parcel described is to pass, without regard to ah excess or deficiency in the quantity it actually contains. See Brawley v. U. S., 96 U. … [Read more...] about MORE OR LESS
MORTGAGE
(A) A loan to purchase real estate where the borrower places the title to real estate as collateral (the security) for the loan, which the lender can foreclose upon if the borrower does not pay back the loan in a timely fashion. After the foreclosure process, the real estate may be sold to pay off the loan. (B) contracts, conveyancing. Mortgages are of several kinds: as the … [Read more...] about MORTGAGE
MORGANATIC MARRIAGE
See MARRIAGE. … [Read more...] about MORGANATIC MARRIAGE