法律英语|英文法律词典 M-63

Majori continet in se minus. The greater includes the less. 19 Vin. Abr. 379.

Majus dignum trahit in se minus dignum. The more worthy^{1 or the greater draws to it the less worthy or the lesser2. 5 Vin. Abr. 584, 586.}

Majus est delictum seipsum occidare quam alium. it is a greater crime to kill one's self than another.

Mala grammatica non vitiat chartam; sed in expositione instrumentorum mala grammatica quoad fieri possit evitanda est. Bad grammar does not vitiate a deed; but in the construction of instruments, bad grammar, as far as it can be done, is to be avoided. 6 Co. 39.

Maledicta est expositio quae corrumpit textum. It is a bad construction which corrupts^{3 the text. 4 Co. 35.}

Maleficia non debent remanere impunita, et impunitas continuum affectum tribuit delinquenti. Evil deeds ought not to remain unpunished, for impunity^{5 affords continual excitement to the delinquent4. 4 Co. 45.}

Malificia propositus distinguuntur. Evil deeds are distinguished^{6 from evil purposes. Jenk. Cent. 290.}

Malitia est acida, est mali animi affectus. Malice^{7 is sour, it is the quality of a bad mind. 2 Buls. 49.}

Malitia supplet aetatem. Malice supplies age. Dyer, 104. See Malice.

Malum hominun est obviandum. The malice of men is to be avoided. 4 Co. 15.

Malum non praesumitur. Evil is not presumed. 4 Co. 72.