Manus
A Dictionary of Law · William C. Anderson · 1889
A Dictionary of Law
A hand. F. main, q. v.
Manu brevi
With shorthand: briefly.
Manu forti
With strong hand: forcibly.
See Hand, 3.
Molliter manus imposuit
He laid hands upon him lightly. A plea justifying an assault or trespass, committed to preserve the peace, to prevent a crime, or to protect one's habitation.'*