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malfeasance. Commission of a wrongful act; evil doing; wrongful conduct.
material fact. Generally, a fact essential to a case or a defense without
which said case or defense could not be supported.
medical malpractice. Broadly, a claim brought against a health-care
professional based on professional negligence wherein the health-care
professional violates the applicable standard of care and an injury results.
misdemeanor. Crimes less serious than felonies.
misfeasance. Improper performance of a lawful act.
mitigation of damages or doctrine of avoidable consequences. Imposes a
duty on victims of a tort to take reasonable steps to minimize their damages
after an injury has been inflicted.
motion. An application made to a judge for the purpose of obtaining an
order directing some act to be done in favor of the party presenting the
application.
moving party. The party presenting the motion. Compare with non-moving
party.
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