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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...] about MIS

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

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

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...] about MISA

The federally established lowest hourly wage that can be paid to laborers engaged in interstate commerce. Some states also provide for a state established minimum wage for activities of intrastate commerce. … [Read more...] about MINIMUM WAGE