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Machination
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MachinationThe act by which some plot or conspiracy is set on foot.
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Conspiracy
An agreement between two or more persons to commit a criminal act. Those forming the conspiracy are called conspirators.
Foot
A measure of length, containing one-third of a yard, or twelve inches. Figuratively, it signifies the conclusion, the end; as, the foot of the fine, the foot of the account.
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Machine
A contrivance which serves to apply or regulate moving power; or it is a tool more or less complicated, which is used to render useful natural instruments, Clef. des Lois Rom.
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Mule (jail)
In the US penitentiary slang, individual who transports contraband to a prisoner.
Mushfake
In Ohio penitentiary slang, any prisoner made item, including shanks or handmade weapons.
M
When persons were convicted of manslaughter in England, they were formerly marked with this letter on the brawn of the thumb. This letter is sometimes put on the face of treasury notes of the United States, and signifies that the treasury note bears interest at the rate of one mill per centum, and not one per centum interest.
Mace-bearer
English law. An officer attending the court of session.
Macedonian decree
Civil law. A decree of the Roman senate, which derived its name from that of a certain usurer who was the cause of its being made, in consequence of his exactions. It was intended to protect sons who lived under the paternal jurisdiction, from the unconscionable contracts which they sometimes made on the expectations after their fathers' deaths; another, and perhaps, the principle object, was to cast odium on the rapacious creditors. It declared such contracts void.
Machination
Machine
A contrivance which serves to apply or regulate moving power; or it is a tool more or less complicated, which is used to render useful natural instruments, Clef. des Lois Rom.
Made known
These words are used as a return to a scire facias, when it has been served on the defendant.
Magister
A master, a ruler, one whose learning and position makes him su- perior to others, thus: one who has attained to a high degree, or eminence, in science and literature, is called a master; as, master of arts.
Magister ad facultates
English ecclesiastical law. The title of an officer who grants dispensations; as, to marry, to eat flesh on days prohibited, and the like.
Magister navis
The master of a ship; a sea captain.
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Conspiracy
An agreement between two or more persons to commit a criminal act. Those forming the conspiracy are called conspirators.
Foot
A measure of length, containing one-third of a yard, or twelve inches. Figuratively, it signifies the conclusion, the end; as, the foot of the fine, the foot of the account.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Machine
A contrivance which serves to apply or regulate moving power; or it is a tool more or less complicated, which is used to render useful natural instruments, Clef. des Lois Rom.
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Mule (jail)
In the US penitentiary slang, individual who transports contraband to a prisoner.
Mushfake
In Ohio penitentiary slang, any prisoner made item, including shanks or handmade weapons.
M
When persons were convicted of manslaughter in England, they were formerly marked with this letter on the brawn of the thumb. This letter is sometimes put on the face of treasury notes of the United States, and signifies that the treasury note bears interest at the rate of one mill per centum, and not one per centum interest.
Mace-bearer
English law. An officer attending the court of session.
Macedonian decree
Civil law. A decree of the Roman senate, which derived its name from that of a certain usurer who was the cause of its being made, in consequence of his exactions. It was intended to protect sons who lived under the paternal jurisdiction, from the unconscionable contracts which they sometimes made on the expectations after their fathers' deaths; another, and perhaps, the principle object, was to cast odium on the rapacious creditors. It declared such contracts void.
Machination
Machine
A contrivance which serves to apply or regulate moving power; or it is a tool more or less complicated, which is used to render useful natural instruments, Clef. des Lois Rom.
Made known
These words are used as a return to a scire facias, when it has been served on the defendant.
Magister
A master, a ruler, one whose learning and position makes him su- perior to others, thus: one who has attained to a high degree, or eminence, in science and literature, is called a master; as, master of arts.
Magister ad facultates
English ecclesiastical law. The title of an officer who grants dispensations; as, to marry, to eat flesh on days prohibited, and the like.
Magister navis
The master of a ship; a sea captain.
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