MAJORES
\mɐd͡ʒˈɔːz], \mɐdʒˈɔːz], \m_ɐ_dʒ_ˈɔː_z]\
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In Roman law and genealogical tables. The male ascendants beyond the sixth degree. In old English law. Greater persons; persons of higher condition or estate. Majori summae minor inest. In thb greater sum the less is included. 2 Kent, Comm. 618; Story, Ag.
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Board of Admiralty
- organized by Continental Congress, October 28, 1779, from earlier more numerous Committee. consisted two members Congress five others and had charge of all naval marine affairs. It was abolished February 7, 1781, upon the creation Secretary Marine.