41. Marriage
The voluntary union for life of one man and one woman to the exclusion of all others.
42. Maritime Law
A very specialized body of law particular to transportation by water.
43. Mareva Injunction
A temporary injunction that freezes the assets of a party pending further order or final resolution by the Court.
44. Manslaughter
Unlawful killing of a human being without malice.
45. 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
46. 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
47. 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.
48. Malicious Prosecution
A tort which compensates a person for the malicious, unfounded and unsuccessful institution of criminal or disciplinary proceedings.
49. Malice
a conscious, intentional wrongdoing either of a civil wrong or a criminal act. This intention includes ill-will and hatred.
50. Malfeasance
Doing something which is illegal.