451. Marriage
The voluntary union for life of one man and one woman to the exclusion of all others.
452. Maritime Law
A very specialized body of law particular to transportation by water.
453. Mareva Injunction
A temporary injunction that freezes the assets of a party pending further order or final resolution by the Court.
454. Manslaughter
Unlawful killing of a human being without malice.
455. Mandatory Sentence
a legislative act requiring certain crimes to be met with at least a minimum penalty; removes full discretion from judges in certain situations
456. Mandate
1) to command; order 2) document or decision given by a judge or magistrate to the proper official for the determination to be carried out
457. Mandamus
A writ which commands an individual, organization, or court to perform a certain action, usually to correct a prior illegal action or a failure to act in the first place.
458. Malicious Prosecution
A tort which compensates a person for the malicious, unfounded and unsuccessful institution of criminal or disciplinary proceedings.
459. Malice
a conscious, intentional wrongdoing either of a civil wrong or a criminal act. This intention includes ill-will and hatred.
460. Malfeasance
Doing something which is illegal.