Law Dictionary

Compound larceny. See "Larceny."

A name sometimes given to those which concern both persons and property.

A marriage between persons of different nationalities or of different races. See Civil Rights. M I X E D PO L I C Y. See Policy.

"mixed-ownership Government corporation" means— (A) the Central Bank for Cooperatives. (B) the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. (C) the Federal Home Loan Banks. (D)

A policy of marine insurance in which not only the time is specified for which the risk is limited, but the voyage also is described by its local termini; as opposed to policies of

Presumptions partaking of the nature both of presumptions of law and presumptions of fact; i. e., presumptions of fact recognized by law.

That kind of property which is not altogether real nor personal, but a compound of both. Heirlooms, tombstones, monuments in a church, and title deeds to an estate, are of this nat

A question involving matters of law and of fact, or one arising from the conflict of foreign and domestic laws. See Conflict of Laws; Lex Loci;

this question alone is one of mixed law and fact, because until we are informed by testimony as to the nature and character of plaintiff's goods, no construction or view of the law

This phrase may mean either those which arise from the conflict of foreign and domestic laws, or questions arising on a trial involving both law and fact. See Bennett v. Eddy, 120

For purposes of this subsection, the term “mixed straddle” means any straddle (as defined in section 1092(c))— (A) at least 1 (but not all) of the positions of which are section 12

Such as fall within the definition of things real, but which are attended, nevertheless, with some of the legal qualities of things personal, as emblements, fixtures, and shares in

In ecclesiastical law. "Those which arise not immediately from the ground, but from those things which are nourished by the ground;" e. g., colts, chickens, calves, milk, eggs, etc

A name given to an international jurisdiction introduced into Egypt in 1878, after negotiations with the various Christian Powers of Europe. This tribunal made the administration o

A mixed war is one which is made on one side by public authority, and on the other by mere private persons. 1 Hill (N. Y.) 377, 416.

The term “mixed waste” means waste that contains both hazardous waste and source, special nuclear, or by-product material subject to the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 ( 42 U.S.C. 2011

The putting of different goods or chattels together in such a manner that they can no longer be separated; as, putting the wines of two different persons into the same barrel, the

I. In old English law. Mixed authority, a kind of civil power, — a term applied to the power of certain subordinate civil magistrates, as distinct from jurisdiction.

Lat In old English law. Mixed authority; a kind of civil power. A term applied by Lord Hale to the "power" of certain subordinate civil magistrates as distinct from "jurisdiction."

the LSD and carrier at issue here, and because I, like the majority, do not think that the term "substance" describes the combination any more accurately, I turn to the legislative

In Scots law. The service of a man or vassal; a bond by which a person, In order to secure the protection of some powerful lord, bound himself to certain services.

The term “multi-line telephone system” or “MLTS” means a system comprised of common control units, telephone sets, control hardware and software and adjunct systems, including netw

The term "mmBTU" means 1,000,000 British thermal units.

sc In Scots law. The offense of setting flre to a muir or moor.

2. In the civil law. A pecuniary punishment; a fine or mulct Mulcta damnum famse non irrogat: a mulct does not involve loss of character.

(In equity.) The objection to the maintenance of one suit against several defendants who claim under separate rights or titles. See 15 Am. Dec. 427, note.

I. I. In old English law. A bishop's fine; a fine given to the king that a bishop might have power to make his ■will, eta

1. 1 In old English law. A murderer. Murdritores: murderers. and not proved to be English, and the slayer was unknown. Mnrdra omnia coiidono: I forgive or remit all murders.

I I. In old English law. Wall-work; the service of building or repairing the walls of a city or castle, commuted into a money payment called murage.

I. In the civil law. Change of name.

one into which bath the parties enter voluntarily; it implies a common intent to fight, but not necessarily an exchange of blows. Aidrige v. 'State, 59 Miss. 250; Tate v. Slate, 46

I. To borrow. Mutnatns: a borrowing.

A ditch filled with water surrounding a fortified town or castle.

An unorganized assemblage of many persons bent on unlawful violence; a riot involving a multitude. Abbott.

In Scotch law. A general term, including all those convocations of the lieges for violent and unlawful purposes which are attended with injury to the persons or property of the lie

In French law. A transaction covering afraudulent device to evade the laws against usury. It takes place where an individual buys merchandise from another on a eredit at a high pri

The term “mobile communications device” means any portable wireless telecommunications equipment utilized for the transmission or reception of voice data.

The term “mobile friendly” means, with respect to a website, that the website is configured in such a way that the website may be navigated, viewed, and accessed on a smartphone, t

The term “mobile Head Start program” means the provision of Head Start services utilizing transportable equipment set up in various community-based locations on a routine, weekly s

The term “mobile health station” means a health care unit that— (A) is constructed, maintained, and capable of being transported within a semi-trailer truck or similar vehicle; (B)

For purposes of this subsection, the term “mobile home” has the meaning given such term in the law of the State in which the mobile home is located.

“mobile offshore drilling unit” means a vessel (other than a self-elevating lift vessel) capable of use as an offshore facility; / “mobile offshore drilling unit” means a vessel ca

The term “mobile retail vendor” means a person or entity that makes sales at retail from a stand that is intended to be temporary, or is capable of being moved from one location to

The term “mobile service” means a radio communication service carried on between mobile stations or receivers and land stations, and by mobile stations communicating among themselv

In this section, the term “mobile service commercial message” means a commercial electronic mail message that is transmitted directly to a wireless device that is utilized by a sub

The term “mobile station” means a radio-communication station capable of being moved and which ordinarily does move.

The term “mobile telecommunications service” means commercial mobile radio service, as defined in section 20.3 of title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations as in effect on June 1

See "Movables."

Movables have no situs or local habitation. Holmes v. Remsen, 4 Johns. (N. Y.) Ch. 472, 8 Am. Dec. 581.

Movaables have no situs. 4 Johns Ch. (N. Y.) 472. MOBILIA PERSONAM SEQUUNTUR; immobilia situm. Movable things follow the person; immovable, their locality. Story, Confl. Laws (3d E

Movable property follows the person, immovable, their location. See 166 U. S. 185, 41 L. Ed. 965, 17 Sup. Ct. Rep. 604.

The old rule expressed in the maxim mobilia sequuntur personam, by which personal property was regarded as subject to the law of the owner's domicile, grew up in the Middle Ages, w

The term "Mobility Fund Phase II" means the second phase of the proceeding to provide universal service support from the Mobility Fund (WC Docket No. 10–90; WT Docket No.

the term “mobilization” means any activity in which one firefighting organization assists another that has requested assistance.

In this section, the term “mobilized military reservist” means an individual who— (1) is on active duty under section 688, 12301(a), 12301(g), 12302, 12304, 12306, or 12406, or cha

There is no room at any stage of judicial proceedings for such intervention; mob law is the very antithesis of due process.

A kind of cloth made in England, mentioned in St 23 Eliz. c. 9.

(L. Lat. from modus). In old English law. Having the character of a modus; qualified; enlarged or restricted. MODERAMEN INCULPATAE TUTELAE (Lat.) In Roman law. The regulation of ju

A bequest accompanied by directions as to the mode or manner in which it shall be applied for the legatee's benefit, e. g., a legacy to A. to buy him a house or a commission in the

The term "model" means any vetted numerical model and associated data assimilation of the Earth's system or its components— (A) developed, in whole or in part, by scienti

For purposes of this paragraph, the terms “model regulation” and “model Act” have the meanings given such terms by section 7702B(g)(2)(B). / The terms “model regulation” and “model

the comment, "Character, wherever used in these Rules, means disposition not reputation.

In this section, the term “modeling and simulation” means a field of study related to the application of computer science and mathematics to develop a level of understanding of the

The term “model inventory of roadway elements” means the listing and standardized coding by the Federal Highway Administration of roadway and traffic data elements critical to safe

The term “model line” means a group of motor vehicles having the same platform or model name. / The term “model line” means a group of motor vehicles having the same platform or mo

For purposes of this paragraph, the terms “model regulation” and “model Act” have the meanings given such terms by section 7702B(g)(2)(B). / The terms “model regulation” and “model

The term “model type” means a particular class of automobile as determined by regulation by the EPA Administrator.

The term “model year” means a manufacturer's annual production period (as determined by the Federal Trade Commission) for motor vehicles or a class of motor vehicles. If a manufact

The regulation of excusable protection, i. e., lawful self-defense.

Lat. In Roman law. The regulation of justifiable defense. A term used to express that degree of force in defense of the person or property which a person might safely use, although

A writ founded on Magna Charta, which lies for him who is amerced in a court, not of record, for any transgression beyond the quality or quantity of the offense. * It is addressed

1. L. adv. Moderately: reasonably. Moderate castigavit. He punished with moderation. A plea justifying a battery by one who has a right to correct another. See Battery. 2. Eng. adj

In pleading. The name of a plea in trespass by which the defendant justifies an assault and battery, because he moderately corrected the plaintiff, whom he had a right to correct.

The terms "high causal evidence rating" and "moderate causal evidence rating" shall have the meaning given such terms by the Secretary of Labor.

The term “moderate-income” means— (A) in the case of owner-occupied units, income not in excess of area median income; and (B) in the case of rental units, income not in excess of

The term “moderate-income families or persons” means families or persons whose incomes are between 80 percent and 95 percent of the median income for the area, as determined by the

The moderate speed of a steam vessel is such as will permit the steamer reasonably and effectually to avoid a collision by slackening speed, or by stopping and reversing within the

The term "moderate-use harbor project" means a project that is assigned to a harbor or inland harbor referred to in subsection (a)(2) that transits annually— (A) more tha

A person appointed to officer of town meetings in New England Is so called. MODICA CIRCUMSTANTIA FACTI JUS mutat. A small circumstance attending an act may change the law. MODIUS (

The term “modernization” means repair, renovation, alteration, or construction, including— (A) the concurrent installation of equipment; and (B) the complete or partial replacement

Modern shipbuilding technology.—The term “modern shipbuilding technology” means the best available proven technology, techniques, and processes appropriate to enhancing the product

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