The reduction of the severity of a punishment as a result of circumstances where justice or fairness would warrant a less severe punishment. … [Read more...] about MITIGATION OF PUNISHMENT
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MISTAKE IN JUDGMENT
An error in judgment. May also refer to a clerical error in a judgment that has been recorded. … [Read more...] about MISTAKE IN JUDGMENT
MITIOR SENSUS
construction. The more lenient sense. It was formerly held in actions for libel and slander, that when two or more constructions could be put upon the words, one of which would not be actionable the words were to be so construed, for verba accipienda sunt in mitiore sensu. 4 Co. 13, 20. It is now, however, well established, that they are not to be taken in the more lenient, or … [Read more...] about MITIOR SENSUS
MISTAKE OF FACT
An error as to the understanding of the facts. … [Read more...] about MISTAKE OF FACT
MITOYENNETE
In French law. The Joint ownership of two neighbors in a wall, ditch, or hedge which separates their estates. … [Read more...] about MITOYENNETE