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  • MIS
    An inseparable particle used in composition, to mark an ill sense or depravation of the meaning; as "miscomputation" or "mlsaccomptlng," i. c, false reckoning. Several of the words following are Illustrations of the force of this monosyllable.
  • MISA
    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.
  • MISADVENTURE
    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 without any intention of hurt unfortunately kills another. 4 Bl. Comm. 182; Williamson v. State, 2 Ohio Cir. Ct. R. 292; More...
  • MISALLEGE
    To cite falsely as a proof or argument
  • MISAPPLICATION
    Improper, illegal, wrongful, or corrupt use or application of funds, property, etc. Jewett v. U. S., 100 Fed. 840, 41 C. O. A. 88; U. S. v. Youtsey (C. C.) 91 Fed. 867; U. 8. v. Taintor, 28 Fed. Cas. 9.
  • MISAPPROPRIATION
    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 money, goods, securities, etc., intrusted to him, or by a director or public officer of a corporation or company who More...
  • MISBEHAVIOR
    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; Turnbull v. Martin, 2 Daly (N. Y.) 430; State v. Arnold, 100 Tenn. 307, 47 S. W. 221.
  • MISCARRIAGE
    In medical jurisprudence. The expulsion of the ovum or embyro from the uterus within the flrst six weeks after conception. Between that time, and before the expiration of the sixth month, when the child may possibly live, it is termed "abortion." When the delivery takes place soon after the sixth More...
  • MISCEGENATION
    Mixture of races; marriage between persons of different races; as between a white person and a negro.
  • MISCHARGE
    An erroneous charge; a charge, given by a court fo a Jury, which involves errors for which the Judgment may be reversed.
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