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The modern usages of war authorize the bringing of one of the principal officers on board the cruising vessel, with his papers, for examination. To devest her of both her principal

In old English law. A certain duty paid for every tierce of wine.

A trifling circumstantial fact may change the law.

any physical change in, or change in the method of operation of, an existing facility which increases the amount of any air pollutant (to which a standard applies) emitted into the

To alter the rules so as to deprive KOA of what had been assigned to it, and to grant an application which would create interference on the channel given it, was in fact and in sub

The terms “modifications” and “modified” mean the same as the term “modification” as used in section 7411(a)(4) of this title.

The terms “modifications” and “modified” mean the same as the term “modification” as used in section 7411(a)(4) of this title.

The term "modified accrual accounting standards" means recognizing revenues as they become available and measurable and recognizing expenditures when liabilities are incu

The term “modified adjusted gross income” means the adjusted gross income of the taxpayer for the taxable year determined— (A) without regard to this section and sections 85(c), 13

The term "modified basis" means, with respect to any partner, such partner's adjusted basis in the partnership as determined— (I) immediately before the contribution desc

an indemnity reinsurance contract under the terms of which (1) a life insurance company (hereinafter referred to as 'the reinsurer') agrees to indemnify another life insurance comp

For purposes of section 72, the term "modified endowment contract" means any contract meeting the requirements of section 7702— (1) which— (A) is entered into on or after

The term “modified energy factor” means the modified energy factor established by the Department of Energy for compliance with the Federal energy conservation standard.

For purposes of subparagraph (A)(iii), the term “modified funded percentage” means the percentage equal to a fraction the numerator of which is current value of plan assets (as def

For purposes of this section, the term “modified guaranteed contract” means a contract not described in section 817— (1) all or part of the amounts received under which are allocat

The term “modified nuclear weapon” means a nuclear weapon that contains a pit or canned subassembly, either of which— (A) is in the nuclear weapons stockpile as of December 2, 2002

The term “modified risk tobacco product” means any tobacco product that is sold or distributed for use to reduce harm or the risk of tobacco-related disease associated with commerc

The term “modified solid waste incineration unit” means a solid waste incineration unit at which modifications have occurred after the effective date of a standard under subsection

The term “modified spectrum” means, with respect to an incandescent lamp, an incandescent lamp that— (i) is not a colored incandescent lamp; and (ii) when operated at the rated vol

For purposes of this subsection the term “modified taxable income” means, with respect to any period, the gross income for such period minus the deductions allowed by this chapter

The term “modified use” means an existing use that, at any time after February 20, 2003, is modified or reconfigured but not significantly expanded. / The term “modified use” inclu

to change moderately." MCI Telecommunications Corp.

A measure.

In old English law. A quantity of ground containing in length and breadtii 100 feet.

In old English law. A quantity of ground containing in length and breadth 100 feet.

In ecclesiastical law. A manner of tithing; a partial exemption from tithes, or a pecuniary composition prescribed by immemorial usage, and of reasonable amount; for it will be inv

In manner and form.

In this section, the term “modular component health care facility” means a health care facility that is constructed— (1) off-site using prefabricated component units for subsequent

The term “modular home” means a house built in a factory in 2 or more modules that meet the State or local building codes where the house will be located, and where such modules ar

In this section, the terms “major system component”, “modular system interface”, and “modular open system approach” have the meanings provided in section 2446a of this title. / The

The term "modular system" refers to a weapon system or weapon system component that— (A) is able to execute without requiring coincident execution of other specific weapo

In this section, the terms “major system component”, “modular system interface”, and “modular open system approach” have the meanings provided in section 2446a of this title. / The

In Civil Law. Manner; means; way. Ainsworth. A rhythmic song. Du Cange. In Old Conveyancing. Manner; e. g., the manner in which an estate should be held, etc. A qualification, whet

The form gives law to the gift.

In ecclesiastical law. A peculiar manner of tithing, arising from immemorial usage, and differing from the payment of one-tenth of the annual increase. To be a good modus, the cust

In ecclesiastical law. A custom or prescription not to pay tithes, which is not good, except in case of abbey lands. 2 Bl. Comm. 31, note. MODUS DE NON DECIMANDO NON VAlet. A modus

A modus (prescription) not to pay tithes is void. Lofft, 427; Cro. Eliz. 511; 2 Share. BL Comm. 3L

A custom or prescription not to pay tithes, which is not good, except in case of abbey-lands. 2 Sharsw. Bla. Com. 31. MODUS LEVANDl FINES. See Fine.

The form and the agreement control the law. See 25 Eng. Rul. Cas. 5.

Custom and agreement overrule law. This maxim forms one of the first principles relative to the law of contracts. The exceptions to the rule here laid down are in cases against pub

A good or valid manner.

The manner gives law to a gift. Co. Litt. 19a; Broom, Leg. Max. (3d London Ed.) 615.

The manner of levying fines; the title of a short statute in French, passed in the eighteenth year of Edward I. 2 Inst. 510; 2 Bl. Comm. 349.

The method of operation.

The manner of holding; i. e., the different species of tenures by which estates are held.

The manner of transferring.

The manner of transferring.

The manner of vacating. How and why an estate has been relinquished or surrendered by a vassal to his lord might well be referred to by this phrase. See Tray. Lat. Max. s. v.

In international law. An agreement between nations not rising to the dignity of a treaty, regulating their conduct in respect to a particular matter. Ordinarily applied to agreemen

L. Fr. Movable. Biens moebles, movable goods. Britt, c. 11.

The secret killing of another; murder. 4 Bl. Comm. 194.

' Originally, a purchase of land by any corporation, sole or aggregate, ecclesiastical or temporal. But these purchases having been chiefly made by religious houses, in consequence

In Hindu law. Separated; partlcuiarized; the subordinate divisions of a district in contradistinction to Sadder or Sudder, which implies the chief seat of government. Wharton.

A system of native law prevailing among the Mohammedans in India, and administered there by the British government See Hindu Law. See Principles of Muhammadan Jurisprudence, etc.,

In French law, a contract fraudulently contrived to cover a usurious loan of money. Brown.

In French law. The name of a fraudulent contract made to cover a usurious loan of money. It takes place when an individual buys merchandise from another on a credit at a high price

The term “Mohegan Tribe” means the Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut, a tribe of American Indians recognized by the United States pursuant to part 83 of title 25, Code of Fed

A gold coin of Portugal, valued at twenty-seven English shlllings.

The half of anything; as, if a testator bequeath one moiety of liis estate to A., and the other to B., each shall take an equal part. Joint tenants are said to hold by moieties. Li

A name sometimes applied to penal and criminal statutes which provide that half the penalty or fine shall inure to the benefit of the informer.

moins, taein3,/r. Less; the least.

A mill.

A grist; a certain quantity of corn sent to a mill to be ground.

In Scotch law. The name of an action competent to the proprietor of a landed estate against those who disturb his possession. It is chiefly used in questions of commonty, or of con

Toll paid for grinding at a mill; multure. Not used.

Free grinding; a liberty to have a mill without paying tolls to the lord. Jacob. In Pleading. Technical words in a plea in justification of a trespass to the person, that defendant

Gently with the hand.

He gently laid hands upon him.

multura, I. I. In old English laiv. A toll paid for grinding; a multure; a grist or sack of corn brought to the mill to be ground.

The laws of Dunvallo Molmutius, a legendary or mythical king of the Britons, who is supposed to have begun his reign about 400 B. C. These laws were famous in the land until the Co

Ground.

I. I In old English law. Momentary.

In the civil law. An Instant; an indivisible portion of time. Calv. Lex. A portion of time that might be measured, a division or subdivision of an hour, answering in some degree to

The sinte of monks.

That government which is ruled, really or theoretically, by one man, who is wholly set apart from all other members of the state.

A monastery.

A book giving an account of monasteries, convents, and religious houses.

One of the post-offices authorized to draw or pay money orders.

Money.

I. I. Money clipped or diminished in value.

Money is the just medium and measure of merchantable goods, for through the medium of money a convenient and proper estimate of all things is made.

An ancient tribute paid by tenants to their lord every third year, in consideration of the lord’s not changing the money he had coined. Mintage, or the right of coining money. Cowe

The right of coming money is comprehended among those royal prerogatives which are never relinquished by the royal scepter. Dav. Ir. K. B. 18.

The right of coinage is included among those royal prerogatives which are never renounced by the regal scepter.

I. I. In old English law. To coin money. Monetandi jns comprehenditur in regalibus quso nnnquam a regio sceptro abdicantnr: the right of coining money is comprehended among those r

the term “monetary instruments” means (i) coin or currency of the United States or of any other country, travelers’ checks, personal checks, bank checks, and money orders, or (ii)

As used in this section, the term “monetary relief” means damages, costs, attorneys’ fees, and any other form of monetary payment.

The term “monetary sanctions” means monies, including penalties and interest, ordered or agreed to be paid.

the term “monetary transaction” means the deposit, withdrawal, transfer, or exchange, in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce, of funds or a monetary instrument (as defined

See Latin Monb- TABT Union.

The term “monetary value” means a national currency or deposit (as defined in section 1813 of this title ) denominated in a national currency.

gold and silver coin, all forms of currency, and all deposits subject to withdrawal on demand.

Respondent does not argue that a 'money award' is anything other than an award directing the payment of money. Indeed, it would distort the English language to interpret that term

In parliamentary language, an act by which revenue is directed to be raised, for any purpose or in any shape whatsoever, either for governmental purposes, and collected from the wh

Bills or projects of laws providing for raising revenue, and for making grants or appropriations of the public money. A bill for granting supplies to the crown. Such bills commence

A money changer; one who lends to or raises money for others.

In English practice. Under the judicature act of 1875, claims for the price of goods sold, for money lent, for arrears of rent, etc., and other claims where money is directly payab

The power to 'coin money and regulate the value thereof, and of foreign coin,' is a prerogative of sovereignty and a power exclusively vested in the Congress of the United States.

In pleading. The common counts in an action of assumpsit. They are so called because they are founded on express or implied promises to pay money in consideration of a precedent de

A demand which Is certain beforehand, or ascertainable by calculation.