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Matrimony
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MatrimonyA contract made in due form of law, by which a free man and a free woman reciprocally engage to live with each other during their joint lives, in the union which ought io exist between husband and wife. By the terms freeman and freewoman in this definition are meant, not only that they are free and not slaves, but also that they are clear of all bars to a lawful marriage.
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Contract
A negotiated oral or written agreement setting forth the terms for an exchange of value between parties (which may be individuals or companies) and under which each party promises to perform an obligation. Certain terms, such as the obligations to be performed and the terms for setting price or compensation must be mutually understood, known in legal lingo as a "meeting of the minds," and promised to by the parties to form a legal contract.
Law
A rule or body of rules of conduct inherent in human nature and essential to or binding upon human society. The learned profession that is mastered by graduate study in a law school and that is responsible for the judicial system.
Free
"1) Not bound to servitude; at liberty to act as one pleases. This word is put in opposition to slave. 2) Ships. By this is understood neutral vessels. Free ships are sometimes considered as making free goods.
Each
Every one of the two or more composing the whole.
Joint
United, not separate; as, joint action, or one which is brought by several persons acting together; joint bond, a bond given by two or more obligors.
Union
By this word is understood the United States of America; as, all good citizens will support the Union.
Husband
Maritime law. The name of an agent who is authorized to make the necessary repairs to a ship, and to act in relation to the ship, generally, for the owner. He is usually called ship's hushand.
Freeman
One who is in the enjoyment of the right to do whatever he pleases, not forbidden by law. One in the possession of the civil rights enjoyed by, the people generally.
Definition
An enumeration of the particular acts included by or under a name: as, the definition of a crime.
Lawful
That which is not forbidden by law. Id omne licitum est, quod non est legibus prohibitum, quamobrem, quod, lege permittente, fit, poenam non meretur. To be valid a contract must be lawful.
Marriage
A contract made in due form of law, by which a free man and a free woman reciprocally engage to live with each other during their joint lives, in the union which ought io exist between husband and wife. By the terms freeman and freewoman in this definition are meant, not only that they are free and not slaves, but also that they are clear of all bars to a lawful marriage.
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Matricula
Civil law. A register in which are inscribed the names of persons who become members of an association or society.In the ancient church there was matricula clericorum, which was a catalogue of the officiating clergy; and matricula pauperum, a list of the poor to be relieved; hence to be entered in the university is to be matriculated.
Matrimonial causes
In the English ecclesiastical courts there are five kinds of causes which are classed under this head. 1. Causes for a malicious jactitation. 2. Suits for nullity of marriage, on account of fraud, incest, or other bar to the marriage. 3. Suits for restitution of conjugal rights. 4. Suits for divorces on account of cruelty or adultery, or causes which have arisen since the marriage. 5. Suits for alimony.
Matrimonium
By this word is understood the inheritance descending to a man, ex parti matris. It is but little used.
Matrina
A godmother.
Matron
A married woman, generally an elderly married woman.
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Matertera
Maternal aunt; the sister of one's mother.
Mathematical evidence
That evidence which is established by a demonstration. It is used in contradistinction to moral evidence.
Matricula
Civil law. A register in which are inscribed the names of persons who become members of an association or society.In the ancient church there was matricula clericorum, which was a catalogue of the officiating clergy; and matricula pauperum, a list of the poor to be relieved; hence to be entered in the university is to be matriculated.
Matrimonial causes
In the English ecclesiastical courts there are five kinds of causes which are classed under this head. 1. Causes for a malicious jactitation. 2. Suits for nullity of marriage, on account of fraud, incest, or other bar to the marriage. 3. Suits for restitution of conjugal rights. 4. Suits for divorces on account of cruelty or adultery, or causes which have arisen since the marriage. 5. Suits for alimony.
Matrimonium
By this word is understood the inheritance descending to a man, ex parti matris. It is but little used.
Matrimony
Matrina
A godmother.
Matron
A married woman, generally an elderly married woman.
Matter
Some substantial or essential thing, opposed to form; facts.
Matter in deed
Matter in deed is such matter as may be proved or established by a deed or specialty. In another sense it signifies matter of fact, in contradistinction to matter of law.
Matter in pays
Literally, matter in the country; matter of fact, as distinguished from matter of law, or matter of record.
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
Contract
A negotiated oral or written agreement setting forth the terms for an exchange of value between parties (which may be individuals or companies) and under which each party promises to perform an obligation. Certain terms, such as the obligations to be performed and the terms for setting price or compensation must be mutually understood, known in legal lingo as a "meeting of the minds," and promised to by the parties to form a legal contract.
Law
A rule or body of rules of conduct inherent in human nature and essential to or binding upon human society. The learned profession that is mastered by graduate study in a law school and that is responsible for the judicial system.
Free
"1) Not bound to servitude; at liberty to act as one pleases. This word is put in opposition to slave. 2) Ships. By this is understood neutral vessels. Free ships are sometimes considered as making free goods.
Each
Every one of the two or more composing the whole.
Joint
United, not separate; as, joint action, or one which is brought by several persons acting together; joint bond, a bond given by two or more obligors.
Union
By this word is understood the United States of America; as, all good citizens will support the Union.
Husband
Maritime law. The name of an agent who is authorized to make the necessary repairs to a ship, and to act in relation to the ship, generally, for the owner. He is usually called ship's hushand.
Freeman
One who is in the enjoyment of the right to do whatever he pleases, not forbidden by law. One in the possession of the civil rights enjoyed by, the people generally.
Definition
An enumeration of the particular acts included by or under a name: as, the definition of a crime.
Lawful
That which is not forbidden by law. Id omne licitum est, quod non est legibus prohibitum, quamobrem, quod, lege permittente, fit, poenam non meretur. To be valid a contract must be lawful.
Marriage
A contract made in due form of law, by which a free man and a free woman reciprocally engage to live with each other during their joint lives, in the union which ought io exist between husband and wife. By the terms freeman and freewoman in this definition are meant, not only that they are free and not slaves, but also that they are clear of all bars to a lawful marriage.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Matricula
Civil law. A register in which are inscribed the names of persons who become members of an association or society.In the ancient church there was matricula clericorum, which was a catalogue of the officiating clergy; and matricula pauperum, a list of the poor to be relieved; hence to be entered in the university is to be matriculated.
Matrimonial causes
In the English ecclesiastical courts there are five kinds of causes which are classed under this head. 1. Causes for a malicious jactitation. 2. Suits for nullity of marriage, on account of fraud, incest, or other bar to the marriage. 3. Suits for restitution of conjugal rights. 4. Suits for divorces on account of cruelty or adultery, or causes which have arisen since the marriage. 5. Suits for alimony.
Matrimonium
By this word is understood the inheritance descending to a man, ex parti matris. It is but little used.
Matrina
A godmother.
Matron
A married woman, generally an elderly married woman.
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Matertera
Maternal aunt; the sister of one's mother.
Mathematical evidence
That evidence which is established by a demonstration. It is used in contradistinction to moral evidence.
Matricula
Civil law. A register in which are inscribed the names of persons who become members of an association or society.In the ancient church there was matricula clericorum, which was a catalogue of the officiating clergy; and matricula pauperum, a list of the poor to be relieved; hence to be entered in the university is to be matriculated.
Matrimonial causes
In the English ecclesiastical courts there are five kinds of causes which are classed under this head. 1. Causes for a malicious jactitation. 2. Suits for nullity of marriage, on account of fraud, incest, or other bar to the marriage. 3. Suits for restitution of conjugal rights. 4. Suits for divorces on account of cruelty or adultery, or causes which have arisen since the marriage. 5. Suits for alimony.
Matrimonium
By this word is understood the inheritance descending to a man, ex parti matris. It is but little used.
Matrimony
Matrina
A godmother.
Matron
A married woman, generally an elderly married woman.
Matter
Some substantial or essential thing, opposed to form; facts.
Matter in deed
Matter in deed is such matter as may be proved or established by a deed or specialty. In another sense it signifies matter of fact, in contradistinction to matter of law.
Matter in pays
Literally, matter in the country; matter of fact, as distinguished from matter of law, or matter of record.
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