Minister
a government representative in either an official or unofficial capacity that
may function within a broad array of responsibilities and duties
Minor
A young person not yet of the age of majority; someone under legal age.
Minority
1) In voting, a side with less than half the votes. 2) a term for people who are
of an ethnicity that is not Caucasian.
Minutes
The official record of a meeting.
Miranda Warning
A requirement that police officers, in the United States, must warn suspects
upon arrest that they have the right to remain silent, that any statement that
they make could be used against them in a court of law, that they have the right
to contact a lawyer and that if they cannot afford a lawyer, that one will be
provided before any questioning.
Misdemeanor
A crime of lesser seriousness than a felony where the punishment might be a fine
or prison for less than one year.
Misfeasance
Improperly doing something which a person has he legal right to do.
Misrepresentation
A false and material statement which induces a party to enter into a contract
Mistrial
A partial or complete trial which is found to be null and void and of no effect
because of some irregularity.
Mitigating Circumstances
A person who sues another for damages has an obligation to minimize those
damages, as far as reasonable.