In old European law. A dwelling; a seat; a station ; quarters; the place where one lives or stays. Spelman.
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METAYER SYSTEM
A system of agricultural holdings, under which the laud is divided, in small farms, among single families, the landlord generally supplying the stock which the agricultural system of the country […]
METECORN
A measure or portion of corn, given by a lord to customary tenants as a reward and encouragement for labor. Cowell.
METEGAVEL
A tribute or rent paid in victuals. Cowell.
METER
An Instrument of measurement; as a coal-meter, a gas-meter, a land- meter.
METERED MAIL
Mail that uses printed or stamped images from a postage meter rather than individual stamps for postage. Used by organizations that mail large quantities. Metered mail is more efficient handling […]
METES AND BOUNDS
In conveyancing . The boundary lines of lands, with their terminating points or angles. People v. Guthrie, 40 111. App. 128; Rollins v. Mooers, 25 Me. 190.
METEWAND, or METEYARD
A staff of a certain length wherewith measures are taken
METHANE (CH4)
Flammable hydrocarbon gas that is colorless and odorless. Natural gas ‘s main component, about 75 to 99 percent. Non-toxic, it is an asphyxiant and a major hothouse gas. Catalytic oxidation […]
METHANOL (CH3OH)
Type of alcohol that is highly flammable and poisonous. When ingested at even small quantities of 10 milliliter, two teaspoonful, it can cause permanent blindness. Up near 100 milliliters it […]
METHEL
Sax. Speech; discourse. ilathlian, to speak; to harangue. Auc. lust. Eng.
METHOD
In patent law . “Engine” and “method” mean the same thing, and may be the subject of a patent. Method, pivperly speaking, is only placing several things, or performing several […]
METHOD OF PAYMENT
Acceptable forms of remittance for a given sales transaction , in stated terms. The product or service seller states the acceptable payment method.
METHOD OF PROCUREMENT (MOP)
purchase orders or contracts generated by this specific procedure from requirements or requisitions. (1) competitive bidding , (2) direct negotiations , and (3) single source acquisition are three common MOPs.
METHODOLOGY
Broad principles or rules in this specific type of system. Used to guide a user to the specific methods or procedures needed to derive, interpret, or solve different problems within […]
METHODS STUDY
Scrutinizing each section and statement of a given piece of work with close analysis to remove or reduce any unnecessary element or operation. Intent is a means of improving towards […]
METHODS-TIME MEASUREMENT (MTM)
in a production process with manual tasks, this is a specific way of establishing performance benchmarks. Methods-Time-Measurement uses statistics and research to assign durations to each physical movement involved in […]
METHOMANIA
See INSANITT.
METHYLMERCURY
used widely as a mold killer. Synthesized mercury compound. It can travel across placenta and damage the brain of an unborn child as it is a dangerous neurotoxin.
METRE
tions for legislation , and other matters. Const. U. S. art 2,
METRIC HORSEPOWER
735.50 watts or 0.98 standard horsepower as this unit of power.
METRIC SYSTEM
A system of measures for length, surface, weight, and capacity, founded on the metre as a unit. It originated in France, has heen established by law there and in some […]
METRIC TON (MT)
1000 kilograms in weight. Also known as tonne.
METRICATION
Generally known as the metric system , this is the introduction of the International Standard (SI) measurements system. Conversion to it can improve a nation’s prospects for international trade and […]
METRICS
Efficiency, progress, performance , and quality of a plan, process, or product are assessed by these specific standards of measurement .