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MATERIA

Definition (1910 Edition)

Origin: Civil Law

Lat. Im the civil law. Materials; as distinguished from specics, or the form given by labor and skill. Dig. 41, 1, 7, 7-12; Pleta. lib. 3, « 2, § 14.
Source: Black's Law Dictionary, 2nd Edition (1910) — Public Domain. UK commentary and modern updates are original additions. This entry is for educational reference only and does not constitute legal advice.