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MITTER AVANT

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L. Fr. In old practice. To put before; to present before a court; to produce in court. … [Read more...]

MISTRESS

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The proper style of the wife of an esquire or a gentleman in England. … [Read more...]

MITTIMU

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crim. law, practice. A precept in writing, under the hand and seal of a justice of the peace, or other competent officer, directed to the gaoler or keeper of a prison, commanding him to receive and safely keep, a person charged with an offence therein named until he shall be delivered by due course of law. Co. Litt. 590. … [Read more...]

MISSA

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Lat. The mass. … [Read more...]

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