The instruments of writing and written evidences which the owner of lands, possessions, or inheritances has, by which he is enabled to defend the title of his estate. … [Read more...]
MUSTER-ROLL
maritime law; A written document containing the name's, ages, quality, place of residence, and, above all, place of birth, of every person of the ship's company. It is of great use in ascertaining the ship's; neutrality. … [Read more...]
MUNITIONS OF WAR
In international law and United States statutes, this term includes not only ordnance, ammunition, and other material directly useful in the conduct of a war, but also whatever may contribute to its successful maintenance. such as military stores of all kinds and articles of food. See U. S. v. Sheldon, 2 Wheat 119, 4 L. Ed. 199. … [Read more...]
MUSTIRO
This name is given to the issue of an Indian and a negro. … [Read more...]
MUNUS
Lat. A gift; an office; a benefice or feud. A gladiatorial show or spectacle. Calvin.; Du Cange. … [Read more...]