Lat. In the civil law . A lessening; diminution or reduction. Dig. 4, 5, 1.

US legal requirement that a criminal suspect shall be told of standing constitutional rights before being interrogated. This rule results from the 1966 case of Miranda vs. State of Arizona. […]

a warning to any person that needs to be said before they are questioned.

The Mirror of Justice, or of the Justices, commonly spoken of as the “Mirror,” is an ancient treatise on the laws of England, written during the reign of Ed- ward […]

Duplication of a primary data site. Intent is to constantly contain the same, exact information as the primary site. Processing load distribution over a increase in available resources speeds up […]

Pension plans and insurance companies experienced at estimating future liabilities attempt to minimize the expenditures necessary to cover their liabilities. A function of these experienced investment institutions. Also known as […]

An inseparable particle used In composition , to mark an ill sense or deprava- tion of tbe meaning; as “miscomputation” or “misaccompting.” i. c., false reckoning. Several of the words […]

In old English law . The mlse or issue in a writ of right . Spelman. In old records. A compact or agreement; a form of compromise. Cowell.

A mischance or accident; a casualty caused by the act of one person and inflicting injury upon another. Homicide “by misadventure ” is where a man, doing a lawful act. […]

To cite falsely as a proof or argument

Improper. Illegal, wrongful, or corrupt use or application of funds , property, etc. Jewett v. U. S

a term given to describe the act of misunderstanding or a mistaken idea.

This Is not a technical term of law, but it is sometimes applied to the misdemeanor which Is committed by a banker, factor, agent, trustee, etc, who fraudulently deals with […]

a term that describes the taking of money that has been entrusted into your care unlawfully.

Ill conduct; improper or unlawful behavior. Verdicts are sometimes set aside on the ground of misbehavior of jurors. Smith v. Cutler, 10 Wend. (N. Y.) 590, 25 Am. Dec. 580; […]

a term given to the labelling of a product so it imitates another or stating the wrong amount of an ingredient on a label.

In medical Jurisprudence . The expulsion of the ovum or embyro from the uterus within the first six MISCARRIAGE 783

Returning an unfair verdict based on the evidence presented as a legal justice failure.

Mixture of races; marriage between persons of different races; as between a white person and a negro.

While the insured receives treatment as an inpatient these benefits cover most medical costs incurred. Typically excludes surgical costs or room and board. These benefits are usually provided by a […]

1. Costs of a lower monetary value , like meals or ticket prices, that are grouped together on a balance sheet . 2. An additional charge often incurred during a […]

income gained from property, money or other assets as royalties, rents, prizes, dividends, interest, or any other income otherwise unreported to the IRS. This income type uses IRS Form 1099MISC. […]

An erroneous charge; a charge, given by a court to a jury, which in- volves errors for which the judgment may be reversed.

In legislative parlance, the word is often used to signify the evil or danger which a statute is intended to cure or avoid. In the phrase ” malicious mischief ,” […]

Ignorant; uninformed. The word is obsolete.