Mortification
Defined in 3 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Black's (1910), Black's (1891)
The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary
Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922
In Scotch law. A term nearly synonymous with "mortmain." MORTIS CAUSA (Lat.) By reason of death; in contemplation of death. Thus used in the phrase, donatio mortis causa (?• ■"•) MORTIS MOMENTUM EST ULTIMUM vltae momentum. The last moment of life is the moment of death. 4 Bradf. Sur. (N. Y.) 245, 250.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
In Scotch law. A term nearly synonymous with "mortmain." Bell. Lands are said to be mortified for a charitable purpose.
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
In Scotch law. A term nearly synonymous with “mortmain.” Bell. Lands are aaid to be mortijied for a charitable purpose.