Publisher's Synopsis
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1892 edition. Excerpt: ... M. Magister, I., a master; ruler. Magister navis, master of a ship; he to whom the entire control of a vessel is committed. Magistrate, a person charged with executive functions. (2) Interior judicial officers, having summary jurisdiction in criminal offenses, and a limited jurisdiction in civil causes; e.g., police judges and justices of the peace. Magna Charta, L, the Great Charter of English liberties, so called. It was based substantially upon the Saxon common law, and contains the solemn restitution of the ancient liberties of the realm, exacted by the barons from King John, in the year 1214, and was subsequently confirmed by over thirty different statutes, of which those of 9 Henry III. and 25" Edward I. are the most important. It provided inter alia against abuses of the royal prerogative, and for the proper administration of justice. Maills and duties, (Sc.), rents of an estate. Maim., see Mayhem. Mainour, Manour, or Meinour, a thing stolen, which is found in the hand (in manu) of the thief who took it. Mainovre, a trespass committed by hand. Mainpernable, that which may be held to bail. Mainpernors, persons to whom a man is delivered out of prison, on their becoming bound to produce him whenever required. Mainprise, the taking in hand of a person by mainpernors, who undertake to produce him again when required; an old term for bail (q-v.). Mainsworn, forsworn. Maintainor, or Bearer, one who, without interest in the subject of an action, and not being retained as counscl or attorney, maliciously, or, at least, officiously, interferes and assists with money, or otherwise, to carry it on. Maintenance, the supply of necessaries to those who are incompetent to provide for themselves. (2) Finding monev, Mala, I., bad; wrong;...