In maritime law. A vessel is so called when, computed from her known day of sailing, the time that has elapsed exceeds the average duration of similar voyages at the same season of the year. 2 Duer, Ins. 469. … [Read more...] about MISSING SHIP
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MITIGATE
To lessen or reduce. … [Read more...] about MITIGATE
MISSIO
Lat. In the civil law. A sending or putting. Missio in bona, a putting the creditor In possession of the debtor's property. Mackeld. Rom. Law, s 521. Missio judicum in consilium, a sending out of the judges (or Jury) to make up their sentence. Hallifax, Civil Law, b. 3, c. 13, no. 31. … [Read more...] about MISSIO
MITIGATING CIRCUMSTANCE
Circumstances as such as do not constitute a justification or excuse of the offense in question, but which, in fairness and mercy, may be con-sidered as extenuating or reducing the degree of moral culpability. … [Read more...] about MITIGATING CIRCUMSTANCE
MISSION STATEMENT
The short statement of purpose or goals of an organization. … [Read more...] about MISSION STATEMENT