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.

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

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

Manslaughter

Unlawful killing of a human being without malice.

Mareva Injunction

A temporary injunction that freezes the assets of a party pending further order or final resolution by the Court.

Maritime Law

A very specialized body of law particular to transportation by water.

Marriage

The voluntary union for life of one man and one woman to the exclusion of all others.

Marshal

similar to a sheriff; a United States officer whose duty is to carry out the process of the courts

Martial Law

The suspension of regular government and habeas corpus or the reliance of military law enforcement.

Massachusetts Trust

A unique way to organize a business where the property is bought by a trustee and the trustee issues trust units, which the investors hold s beneficiaries.