The Law Dictionary

MISERICORDIA

TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.

Lat. Mercy; a fine or amerciament; an arbitrary or discretionary amercemen. Misericordia communis. In old English law. A fine set on a whole county or hundred. … [Read more...]

MISCOGNIZANT

TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.

Ignorant; uninformed. The word is obsolete. … [Read more...]

MISFEASANCE

TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.

(A) The erroneous performance of a legal action, most commonly used to refer to a professional person or public official commites an error or improper action that is not illegal. For example, a lawyer who commits legal malpractice by negligently filing papers after the due date. (B) torts, contracts. The performance of an act which might lawfully be done, in an improper manner, … [Read more...]

MISCOGNLSANT

TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.

This word, which is but little used, signifies ignorant or not knowing. … [Read more...]

Legal Disclaimer: The content appearing on our website is for general information purposes only. When you submit a question or make a comment on our site or in our law forum, you clearly imply that you are interested in receiving answers, opinions and responses from other people. The people providing legal help and who respond are volunteers who may not be lawyers, legal professionals or have any legal training or experience. The law is also subject to change from time to time and legal statutes and regulations vary between states. It is possible that the law may not apply to you and may have changed from the time a post was made. All information available on our site is available on an "AS-IS" basis. It is not a substitute for professional legal assistance. Before making any decision or accepting any legal advice, you should have a proper legal consultation with a licensed attorney with whom you have an attorney-client privilege. For purposes of New York and New Jersey State ethics rules, please take notice that this website and its case reviews may constitute attorney advertising.