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To help you understand some of the legal language, you will find this legal glossary useful. We include English and Latin terms that are in common use in law. Just click on the word or expression to find the definition:
| MAGISTRATES COURT |
| A Court where criminal proceedings are commenced before justices of the peace who examine the evidence/statements and either deal with the case themselves or commit to the Crown Court for trial or sentence. Also has jurisdiction in a range of civil matters (see also STIPENDIARY MAGISTRATE |
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| MAINTENANCE PENDING SUIT |
| A temporary order for financial provision made within divorce proceedings until such time as the proceedings are finalised (ie by issue of the Decree Absolute) |
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| MASTER |
| (see REGISTRAR) Judicial officer of the High Court in the Royal Courts of Justice who normally deals with preliminary matters before trial |
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| MASTER OF THE ROLLS |
| Senior judge of the Court of Appeal (Civil Division) |
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| MATTER |
| (see ORIGINATING APPLICATION) Proceedings commenced by way of originating application |
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| MESNE PROFITS |
| Sum of money claimed by the owner of property against someone not legally entitled to be in possession. Calculated from the date the notice to quit expires until the date possession is given up |
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| MINOR |
| Someone below 18 years of age and unable to sue or be sued without representation, other than for wages. A minor sues by a next friend and defends by a guardian |
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| MITIGATION |
| Reasons submitted on behalf of a guilty party in order to excuse or partly excuse the offence committed in an attempt to minimise the sentence |
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| MORTGAGE |
| A loan of money advanced to purchase property. The transfer of the property is withheld as security for payment |
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| MORTGAGOR |
| The party obtaining the loan |
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| MORTGAGEE |
| The party that advances the loan |
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| MOTION |
| An application by one party to the High Court for an order in their favour |
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| MULTI TRACK |
| The path that defended claims over £15000 are allocated to |
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