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MISSILIA

In Roman law. Gifts or liberalities, which the praetors and consuls were in the habit of throwing among the people. Inst. 2, 1, 45. … [Read more...] about MISSILIA

MISUSER

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An unlawful use of a right. 2. In cases of public officers and corporations, a misuser is sufficient to cause the right to be forfeited. … [Read more...] about MISUSER

MIXED GOVERNMENT

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A government composed of some of the powers of a monarchical, aristocratical, and democratical government. See Government. … [Read more...] about MIXED GOVERNMENT

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

MITIGATE

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To lessen or reduce. … [Read more...] about MITIGATE

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