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A trade, art, or occupation. 2 Inst 668. Masters frequently bind themselves in the indentures with their apprentices to teach them their art trade, and mystery. State v. Bishop, 15 Me. 122; Barger v. Caldwell, 2 Dana (Ky.) 131. … [Read more...] about MYSTERY

crimes. The unlawful resistance of a superior officer, or the raising of commotions and disturbances on board of a ship against the authority of its commander, or in the army in opposition to the authority of the officers; a sedition; a revolt. 2. By the act for establishing rules and articles for the government of the armies of the United States, it is enacted as follows: … [Read more...] about MUTINY

This word is said to be derived from the French mestier now written m … [Read more...] about MYSTERY OR MISTERY

A building or institution for the cultivation of science or the exhibition of curiosities or works of art The term "museum" embraces not only collections of curiosities for the entertainment of the sight but also such as would interest, amuse, and instruct the mind. Bostick v. Purdy, 5 Stew. & P. (Ala.) 109. … [Read more...] about MUSEUM

The act of congress of February 3, 1831, authorizes the granting of a copyright for a musical composition. A question was formerly agitated whether a composition published on a single sheet of paper, was to be considered a book, and it was decided in the affirmative. … [Read more...] about MUSICAL COMPOSITION