Matrimonial
Of or relating to the state of being married; of marriage
Matrimonial Asset
An asset owned by one or both of two persons who
are married to one another which, upon the application of one of the spouses to
a court, is subject to division between
them.Matrimonial Debt
A debt contracted during a marriage and for which both spouses are liable,
regardless of who contracted the debt or who is directly liable for it.
Maturity
The date when the payment of the principal amount owed becomes due.
Mediation
A neutral facilitator who assists the parties to a dispute in communicating and
negotiating a settlement.
Mediator
A person who conducts mediation.
Mercy
to be placed at the discretion of a judge in relation to punishable offenses
Merger
in corporate law, the joining together of two corporations.
Military Law
Regulations governing the conduct of men and women in the army.
Militia
a military body composed of normal citizens called upon in emergencies or to
protect specific interests