In medical jurisprudence. Derangement of a single faculty of the mind, or with regard to a particular subject the other faculties being in regular exercise. See INSANITY. Monopolia dicitur, com nuns solus aliquod genus mereaturse universum emit, pretium ad suum libitum stataens. It is said to be a monopoly when one person alone buys up the whole of one kind of commodity, … [Read more...]

In actions of assumpsit a count is frequently introduced in the declaration charging that the defendant promised to pay the plaintiff for money lent. To recover, the plaintiff must prove that the defendant received his money, but it is not indispensable that it should be originally lent. If, for example, money has been advanced upon a special contract, which has been abandoned … [Read more...]

The sole power, right or privilege of sale; monopoly; a monopoly. Calvin. … [Read more...]

A trustworthy instrument of payment which is purchased from a bank, post office or other authorized entity. One purchases a money order by paying an amount of money to be paid and a transaction fee to the business which then issues an check which is recognized as trustworthy and guaranteeing that funds are available for payment. … [Read more...]

In commercial law. A privilege or peculiar advantage vested in one or more persons or companies, consisting in the exclusive right (or power) to carry on a particular business or trade, manufacture a particular, article, or control the sale of the whole supply of a particular commodity. , Defined in English law to be "a license or privilege allowed by the king for the sole … [Read more...]