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MONIMENT

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A memorial, superscription, or record. … [Read more...]

MONSTRANS DE FAITS

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L. Fr. In old English practice. A showing of deeds', a species of profert Cowell. … [Read more...]

MONITION

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In practice. A monition is a formal order of the court commanding something to be done by the person to whom it is directed, and who is called the "person nionished." Thus, when money is decreed to be paid, a monition may be obtained commanding its payment In ecclesiastical procedure, a monition is an order monishing or warning the party complained against to do or not to do a … [Read more...]

MONSTRAVERUNT, WRIT OF

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In English law. A writ which lies for the tenants of ancient demesne who hold by free charter, and not for those tenants who hold by copy of court roll, or by the rod, according to the custom of the manor. Fitzh. Nat Brev. 14. … [Read more...]

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