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MINORITY

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The state or condition of a minor; infancy. In another sense, it signifies the lesser number of votes of a deliberative assembly; opposed to majority. … [Read more...]

MIS

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An inseparable particle used in composition, to mark an ill sense or depravation of the meaning; as "miscomputation" or "mlsaccomptlng," i. c, false reckoning. Several of the words following are Illustrations of the force of this monosyllable. … [Read more...]

MINIMUM SENTENCE

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The shortest sentence that a defendant will receive as a result of being convicted of committing a specific crime. … [Read more...]

MINORITY INTEREST

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A noncontrolling interest of the shares of outstanding stock of a corporation. … [Read more...]

MISA

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In old English law. The mlse or issue in a writ of right Spelman. In old records. A compact or agreement; a form of compromise. Cowell. … [Read more...]

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