In the civil law. An instant; an indivisible portion of time. Calvin. A portion of time that might be measured; a division or subdivision of an hour; answering in some degree to the modern mtali fe, but of longer duration. Calvin. … [Read more...] about MOMENTUM
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MODUS OPERANDI
Latin for the method of operation. This usually refers to a criminal defendant's pattern of conduct or typical manner or conformance to a plan or pattern in which a criminal conducted his or her unlawful acts. … [Read more...] about MODUS OPERANDI
MONACHISM
The state of monks. … [Read more...] about MONACHISM
MODAL LEGACY
A modal legacy is a bequest accompanied with directions as to the mode in which it should be applied for the legatee's benefit; for example, a legacy to Titius to put him an apprentice. 2 Vern. 431; Lownd. Leg. 151. … [Read more...] about MODAL LEGACY
MODEL
A pattern or representation of something to be made, A fac simile of something Invented, made on a reduced scale, in compliance with the patent laws. … [Read more...] about MODEL